Genealogical expressions give depth to a juridical textual system that is neither arbitrary nor totalitarian, nor solipsistically conforming to hegemonic techno-formal demands, but rather refers to the essential represented by logical-rational-relational functioning. The genealogical question, accompanied by a wealth of meaning, that is to say, by a commitment to transmission…
Conscientious objection claims have a long and varied history, spanning military service, abortion, euthanasia, contraception, vaccination, and more. Religious belief is frequently called into play as the motivation behind the objection. This essay focuses on the religiously grounded objections made by public officials tasked with registering same-sex marriages (or unions)…
Conscientious objection claims have a long and varied history, spanning military service, abortion, euthanasia, contraception, vaccination, and more. Religious belief is frequently called into play as the motivation behind the objection. This essay focuses on the religiously grounded objections made by public officials tasked with registering same-sex marriages (or unions)…
Among the countless foundational questions regarding the Metaverse, one stands out: Can an avatar be endowed with legal subjectivity? This research aims to answer this question by applying the theoretical paradigm of the philosopher John R. Searle “X counts as Y in C.” In other words, is it possible for…
The paper draws inspiration from an insight by Simone Weil, based on a reflection on the crusade against the Cathars between the 11th and 13th centuries. According to the philosopher, this historical event constitutes a little-studied but decisive watershed between opposing conceptions of man, society, and law, which resolve themselves…
This paper aims to explore civil disobedience within the framework of the Algorithmic Society, beginning with the paradigmatic figure of Antigone as a symbolic reference for conscientious opposition to established authority. After reconstructing the main theoretical and conceptual foundations of civil disobedience, the analysis focuses on its evolution from “electronic”…
The article offers a critical analysis of Timothy Morton’s “post-environmentalist” theories through the lens of Maurice Merleau-Ponty’s Phenomenology to explore their potential contribution to a philosophy of disability law. The first part investigates the concept of ‘vulnerability’ and how its traditional doctrinal understanding can be deepened through Morton’s speculative thought….
Prison is an institution fashioned by male characteristics and needs, in which women are a minority, sharply separated by gender. The perspective of female difference allows us to grasp certain aspects of incarceration practices, such as the construction of female subjectivity—incompetent rather than guilty—and its identification with motherhood. The approach…
The advanced globalization of contemporary societies, accompanied by unprecedented global migration dynamics, heightens the need to clarify the legal framework for migrants’ access to essential state services, including healthcare. Despite being a fundamental right, migrants’ right to healthcare faces several obstacles, such as a lack of clear information and cultural…
The right to voluntary termination of pregnancy (VTP) is undergoing increasing erosion on a global scale, not so much through explicit repeals as through regulatory restrictions and legal interpretations that limit effective access. This trend reflects growing political and cultural control over women’s bodies and a crisis of the rule…
