This research examines philosophical justifications of state power and the formation of legal systems, highlighting their social implications.
The modern nation-state represents one of the most powerful institutional arrangements in human history, combining territorial sovereignty, political authority, and legal order within a unified framework. This research examines the philosophical foundations underpinning state authority and the development of national legal systems. Drawing from classical political philosophy, social contract theory, constitutionalism, and contemporary jurisprudence, the study investigates how states justify their power, how law derives legitimacy, and how national identity shapes legal norms.
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Shah Mohammad Omer Faruqe Jubaer (2026) studied this question.
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