The aim of the essay is to put to test some theoretical issues surrounding the topic of “unstated norms”. The underlying assumption is that a reflection on unstated norms is able to bring to the fore several important features of the job of jurists, even when – possibly, most of all when – jurists deny that they are indeed working with unstated norms. At the same time, the notion of unstated norm paves the way to a critical reflection on some conceptual tools often deployed in analytical jurisprudence, such as “interpretation”, “construction”, “legitimate meanings”, and the like. Accordingly, an inquiry on unstated norms may prove a valuable occasion for a more general reflection upon legal interpretation.
Pino, G. (2020). Norme inespresse. ANALISI E DIRITTO, 2020(1), 93-126.
Norme inespresse
Giorgio Pino
2020-01-01
Abstract
The aim of the essay is to put to test some theoretical issues surrounding the topic of “unstated norms”. The underlying assumption is that a reflection on unstated norms is able to bring to the fore several important features of the job of jurists, even when – possibly, most of all when – jurists deny that they are indeed working with unstated norms. At the same time, the notion of unstated norm paves the way to a critical reflection on some conceptual tools often deployed in analytical jurisprudence, such as “interpretation”, “construction”, “legitimate meanings”, and the like. Accordingly, an inquiry on unstated norms may prove a valuable occasion for a more general reflection upon legal interpretation.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.