Beyond Dichotomies: Soetandyo Wignjosoebroto’s Vision for A Moderated Legal Paradigm

Nalle, Victor Imanuel W. (2024) Beyond Dichotomies: Soetandyo Wignjosoebroto’s Vision for A Moderated Legal Paradigm. Mimbar Hukum, 36 (1). pp. 1-25. ISSN 2443-0994

	Text SOETANDYO WIGNJOSOEBROTO’S VISION FOR A MODERATED LEGAL PARADIGM.pdf Download (352kB)
	Text Cek Plagiasi Artikel Soetandyo.pdf Download (5MB)
	Text Korespondensi artikel Beyond Dichotomies.pdf Download (2MB)

Abstract

This article employs a legal biography approach to review the thoughts of Indonesian legal philosopher Soetandyo Wignjosoebroto regarding the complexity and distinctiveness of this field of study, as well as the importance of moderating it. Soetandyo portrays law as a system that must maintain its complexity as it reflects the intricate nature of reality. In an increasingly pluralistic and intricate societal context, identifying applicable laws becomes a challenging task. Consequently, Soetandyo underscores the significance of interconnecting legal science with other disciplines. In terms of decolonization of law, Soetandyo’s perspective, which avoids dichotomizing Western law from indigenous legal systems, assumes paramount importance. He alerts us to the peril of falling into the myth of the Western vs. Eastern dichotomy within the realm of legal science. Such a line of thought could impede our legal system’s ability to adapt to universal values. Taken as a whole, Soetandyo’s thoughts illustrate the necessity of tempering the study of law by perceiving it as an open system unbound by rigid methodologies. He also highlights the need for a robust epistemological foundation and a moderate approach when addressing complex issues such as the decolonization of law and the integration of legal studies with the social sciences.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	legal biography, moderation, decolonization of law, interdisciplinary, biografi hukum, moderasi, dekolonisasi hukum, interdisipliner
Subjects:	K Law > K Law (General)
Divisions:	Fakultas Hukum > Prodi Ilmu Hukum
Depositing User:	Victor Imanuel W. Nalle
Date Deposited:	04 Mar 2026 02:41
Last Modified:	04 Mar 2026 02:41
URI:	http://repositori.ukdc.ac.id/id/eprint/2583

Actions (login required)

View Item