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Philosophy of law, also known as ethical jurisprudence, is a branch of legal philosophy concerned with the law from the viewpoint of its ethical significance and adequacy. It brings together moral and legal philosophy to address questions such as:
For example, feminist jurisprudence is a branch of philosophy of law that examines the relationship between women and the law. It looks at the history of legal and social biases against women, the elimination of those biases in modern law, and the enhancement of women's legal rights and recognition in society.
Another example is sociological jurisprudence, which stresses the actual social effects of legal institutions, doctrines, and practices. It was started by Roscoe Pound in 1906 and became a precursor to legal realism.