September 11, 2025Law and CritiqueOpen Access

The Structure of Legal Evolution: Applying Philosophy of Science to Legal Philosophy in Earth System Law

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New legal ideas need to be understood within the science system, not just the legal framework.
Scientific ideas can act as competing paradigms during a crisis in environmental law, as per Kuhn's theory.
The translation of academic theories into law explores the link between scientific and legal arguments.
The integration of philosophies enriches the understanding of how legal norms evolve from scientific facts.

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This analysis reveals how scientific ideas influence legal norms in Earth System Law, indicating paradigm shifts.

Nico Buitendag (2025) studied this question.

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