The functions of law and its role in social life

This article explores the fundamental functions of law and its irreplaceable role in shaping social life. Drawing on classical approaches, including Rudolf Stammler's concept of "appropriate law," the text emphasizes that law is more than a set of formal commands. It is a dynamic order that seeks to harmonize individual and collective goals, based on a profound "idea of society"—the assumption of mutual interpersonal relationships. Law serves not only to maintain justice and order but also to resolve conflicts, ensure predictability, and foster social solidarity, serving as a tool of social engineering and a reflection of "living law."