Julius Stone's Three-Dimensional Jurisprudence: Law and Morality

This article provides an in-depth analysis of the thought of Julius Stone, one of the most important legal theorists of the 20th century. The author explores the concept of three-dimensional jurisprudence, which integrates analytical legal logic, an axiological theory of justice, and a sociological approach to law. The text explains why a legal system cannot be based solely on dry norms and commands but must possess ethical legitimacy to avoid becoming a tool of oppression. The reader will learn about the categories of illusory reference in the adjudicative process and how Stone viewed the role of the judge as a social architect. This is essential reading for those interested in legal philosophy seeking answers to questions about the boundaries between the letter of the law and the sense of justice in a dynamically changing society.