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Narrativity and the Idea of Narrative Identity in Law
Narrativity and the Idea of Narrative Identity in Law

Author(s): Marta Andruszkiewicz
Subject(s): Language and Literature Studies, Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence, Studies of Literature, Philosophy of Law
Published by: Temida 2
Keywords: law and literature; literary theory of law; narrative identity; narrativity

Summary/Abstract: How can an extension of the legal perspective with the idea of narrative unity be presented using the law and literature movement? Considering law as a complex semiotic object that is a product (and carrier) of culture makes it possible to see elements of narrativity from a theoretical and legal perspective. This is a significant phenomenon, especially after the cultural turn in the humanities. This article presents a problematisation of narrativity in legal discourse and the theory of law. As is well known, the theory of narration and the concept of narrativity have been widely used in the humanities, mainly in literary theory. I propose extending the narrative perspective to law by showing what research directions can be observed when using the concept of narration in the ethical and aesthetic dimensions of law. Finally, I discuss the thesis of narrative identity in relation to law. I adopt the perspective of examining law in the light of literary analysis.

  • Issue Year: 3/2024
  • Issue No: 29
  • Page Range: 39-53
  • Page Count: 16
  • Language: English
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