A criatividade da interpretação: a imaginação nas práticas interpretativas do Direito

Leonardo Monteiro Crespo Almeida

doi:10.5007/2177-7055.2022.e85256

Authors

Leonardo Monteiro Crespo Almeida Damas of Christian Instruction College

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5007/2177-7055.2022.e85256

Keywords:

Dworkin, Chain novel, Reflective judgment, Imagination

Abstract

The objective of this article is to explore a possible place for imagination within the interpretative practices of the legal actors. The research takes as its starting point the theoretical approach of Ronald Dworkin the interpretative practices of literary theory and law. Through a literature review of Dworkin´s position and of other researchers’ approach, this article argues that imagination is present when, as it develops a holistic interpretation of the legal system, the legal actor has as its horizon a future society based on the basic principles of that system.

Author Biography

Leonardo Monteiro Crespo Almeida, Damas of Christian Instruction College

Ph.d in Legal Studies from Federal University of Pernambuco. Master of Law in Legal Studies from Federal University of Recife. B.A in Law from AESO. B.A in Philosophy from Federal University of Pernambuco.

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