Pure theory of law: criticism of interpretation in Kelsen

• Autor(a) principal: Barreto, Williem da Silva
• Data de Publicação: 2021
• Outros Autores: Cademartori, Sérgio Urquhart de
• Tipo de documento: Artigo
• Idioma: eng
• Título da fonte: Revista de Direito da Faculdade Guanambi
• Texto Completo: https://portaldeperiodicos.animaeducacao.com.br/index.php/RDFG/article/view/13956
• topic: Hans Kelsen. Teoria pura del diritto. Interpretazione. Riservatezza.; Hans Kelsen. Pure theory of law. Interpretation. Discretion.

OBJECTIVE: to present the basic concepts of the pure theory of law and to approach  the problems surrounding the theme of interpretation in Kelsen. METHOD: the research is developed qualitatively, using the bibliographic method, with investigations carried out in books and academic articles, published in prestigious journals. RELEVANCE / ORIGINALITY: the study is relevant, in the perspective of the expressive influence of the pure theory of law in contemporary legal systems. Furthermore, critical approaches are justified, with the focus of: a) to  identify, in Kelsenian thought, possible inconsistencies; and b) to propose changes concerning its practical applicability. RESULTS: it is concluded that the granting of excessive discretion to the interpreter constitutes a relevant blemish for the pure theory of law. THEORETICAL / METHODOLOGICAL CONTRIBUTIONS: the pure theory of law does not respond effectively to the demands presented to the interpreters / judges. Therefore, the theoretical contribution lies in fostering legal archetypes that face the phenomena of interpretation / decision with more consistency.