The Conceptual Foundations of the Sociology of Law by Pitirim Sorokin and Max Weber

The socio-legal theories of P. A. Sorokin and M. Weber are common in belonging to the normativist trend sociology law. To determine limits their applicability analysis operation legal norms, it is necessary clarify reasons for differences. notable differences between both connected not only with general corresponding sociological systems, but also fundamentally different conceptual foundations doctrines. Russian-American sociologist A.Sorokin, developing ideas L. I. Petrażycki, considered law as a set norms certain content which indicates permitted proper behavior by means distribution rights obligations, always thought be inextricably linked. This understanding allows us meaningfully separate them from morality, etiquette, technical rules fashion. A key feature special kind legitimate order its coercion, ensured staff, i.e., group people specifically aimed at forcing compliance order. In contrast Sorokin, believed that other related phenomena distinguished level individual normative systems (orders). focused on organized groups, skeleton members create structure. Contrary believes motivation able influence human behavior, it. difference researchers’ perceptions importance may focus active duties case framework model empowered person Weber’s case.