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Journal : rechtsvinding

The Development of Law in Indonesia is Linked to Hans Kelsen's Positivism Theory Sungguh Raja Sembiring; Heddy Permana Putra; Yuninda Dwi Kartika; Yoga Gustiadi; Dani Durahman
Rechtsvinding Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026)
Publisher : Civiliza Publishing

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.59525/rechtsvinding.1431

Abstract

The evolution of legal theory from classical to modern periods reveals significant shifts in how law is understood and conceptualized. While earlier legal theories were strongly shaped by philosophical and political thought, modern legal theory is largely developed within frameworks constructed by legal scholars themselves. Legal positivism, particularly Hans Kelsen’s Pure Theory of Law, argues that law must be separated from non-juridical elements such as social, political, historical, and ethical factors. Nevertheless, in the Indonesian context, law cannot be viewed solely through textual norms. Its effectiveness depends on legal culture, law enforcement performance, and supporting infrastructure. This complexity demonstrates the limitations of a purely positivistic approach when applied to a multidimensional legal system. Therefore, the ongoing development of legal philosophy shows that law cannot be confined to statutory texts alone, but must be understood as a living social institution influenced by broader external factors.
Co-Authors Ade Farida Ade Farida, Ade Aep Suhendi Agus Awaludin Ajat Sudrajat Aldina Setiani Andi Haruman Andika Pratama Apandi, Haerul Ari Wibowo ari wibowo Arif Wahyudin Hidayatulloh Arinurdin, Novayandra Aritonang, Hariyanto Azhari, Arie Bayu Syaripudien Binner Habeahan Cacan Cahyadi Cecep Soleh Kurniawan Christian S, Paulana Dadan Nugraha Dede Taufik, Hariang Deshinta Arrova Dewi Dhea Alfie Dudu Duswara M Eddy Setiawan Eka Pratama Putra Erawan, Yevi Mulyana Fachri Rizky Fadillah Faisal Ruslan Fangky Christina Indraguna Faris Fajharika Yusmar Fawaid Abdul Qudus Febilita Wulan Sari Ferdian Rinaldi Firdaus, M. Raihan Ginanjar Safaat Ginting Bryan Suanta Giovani Anggasta Pratiwi Lambouw Gunawan, Verawati Haerul Apandi Hariang Dede Hariyanto Aritonang Haruman, Andi Haspada, Deny Hassanah, Nurul Hasyim Adnan Heddy Permana Putra Hernawati Hernawati Hernawati Hernawati RAS I Ketut Margayasa Ihsan Maulana Indrajaya, C. Suryaarga Ipa Rosita Komarudin Komarudin Kurniawan, Cecep Soleh Kurniawati, Euis Laila M. Rasyid Lidya Nivisa Yusuf Ludi Hermawan Lukmanta, Hendi Fuky M. Riksa Fritansya Gumilar Maryadi Wijaya Muhammad Hatta Muhammad Taufik Hidayah Nanik Widihastuti P Bunga, Dinda Panji Adam Agus Putra Panji Adam Agus Putra Paskaries, Rudolf Paulana Christian Suryamin Permana, Diki Permana, Yedi Widya Prasetia Randiana Prayudi Juni Alamsyah Rahmawati, Amellia Ramadlon Adi Ali Fikri Rano Budi Razak, A. Kami Razak, Abdul Kamil Rendra Gozali Rezky Muliamarta Rifa Siti Rahayu Rinjani, Diliya Mariam Riza Zulfikar Rosidawati Wiradirja, Imas Roy Apon Rudy Ahmad Sudrajat Ryan Fani Santosa, Agung Sartika Dewi Setia Gunawan, Dini Eka Shinta Intan Sari Sihombing, Indra Gatot sri dwiyanti Sri Mulyati Chalil Sudewo, Ari Sugeng Prayitno Suhardini, Eni Dasuki Suharno, Rachmat Sungguh Raja Sembiring Suryawin, Paulana Christian Susanti, Rini Ayu Sutiamah, Titi Tejo, Eko Susanto Wahyu Purnama Sari wawan alowi Wijaya, Dion Untung Yeti Kurniati Yoga Gustiadi Yoga Gustiadi Yuninda Dwi Kartika Zarisnov Arafat