The Essence of Legal Awareness Legal and Society Series

Author: (Russian) I. Ya. Ilin, translated by Xu Xiaqing
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Publishing Date: 2005-10-01
Features: This book offers an extremely profound, comprehensive, and detailed analysis and discussion of civic legal consciousness from the perspectives of philosophy, sociology, legal philosophy, and statecraft, as well as from a religious angle. It pioneers the theory of "normative legal consciousness." The author begins by elaborating and arguing for the proper understanding and recognition of law, then explores the relationship between natural law and statutory law, and reveals the essence of patriotism and the state, proposing the three axioms of legal consciousness: self-respect, self-governance, mutual respect, and mutual trust. It critiques the prevailing misconceptions in these three aspects. Many of the ideas and viewpoints presented in the book not only resonate through the ages but also hold profound practical significance for our journey toward a rule-of-law society and the construction of a harmonious society today.