Public Law
Soroush Alizade; Ayat Mulaee
Abstract
The following article takes a step on the path by choosing new technologies and multi-faceted philosophical reflection on its concept as a starting point in the problem.Then, he talks about the impact of technology on human life and develops the issue of Mandi Ben Mayei from the heart of it.As this issue ...
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The following article takes a step on the path by choosing new technologies and multi-faceted philosophical reflection on its concept as a starting point in the problem.Then, he talks about the impact of technology on human life and develops the issue of Mandi Ben Mayei from the heart of it.As this issue is linked to one of the fundamentals of thought in the field of left and right economic legal schools.Therefore, the effort is based on rereading the concept of work and the working class and revealing the impact of new technologies on the fundamental and underlying conceptual and philosophical layers.Then the impact of these concepts on legal knowledge is looked at, and a light is shed on the conceptual conflict of the problem and the question is answered,what effect do new technologies have on the concept of the working class?This requires defining the concept of work from the philosophical thoughts of great thinkers and thinkers in this field.Among the important results of the research,we can point to a new reading of the concept of worker and work and that the impact of new technologies will not cause the exploitation of workers.
Public Law
Ayat Mulaee; Maedeh Soleymani Dinani
Abstract
Introduction
The constitution, as the supreme law of a nation, ensures the rule of law and citizens’ rights, protects human rights, and reduces the likelihood of arbitrary government actions. The establishment of the constitution is commonly considered the most effective means of upholding ...
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Introduction
The constitution, as the supreme law of a nation, ensures the rule of law and citizens’ rights, protects human rights, and reduces the likelihood of arbitrary government actions. The establishment of the constitution is commonly considered the most effective means of upholding constitutional values and protecting the individual’s fundamental rights. However, the absence of a written document of the constitution does not necessarily imply the absence of the rule of law or of the guarantee of human rights or even of control over government actions. Nor does it conclusively indicate the full implementation of constitutional principles and values in societies governed by a written constitution. Therefore, the concept of constitutional law and the associated principles extend beyond written documents. It is now recognized that the written constitution is not the sole authoritative source of constitutional norms. Yet going beyond legal formalism and embracing the institution of the unwritten constitution requires careful examination of its foundations and functions. Simply incorporating this concept without critical reflection on its origin and functions risks incomplete understanding. The contemporary conception of the constitution is imbued with its unwritten norms, so overlooking this aspect of any legal system results in a flawed understanding of the constitution. However, introducing ideas and concepts into the national legal system requires a thorough understanding of their origins and foundations, as well as the consideration of the feasibility of aligning domestic institutions with new concepts. Otherwise, newly introduced concepts may create a patchwork in political and legal structures, thus adversely affecting society and causing significant harm. To attain a precise understanding and prevent potential abuses, emerging concepts in public law, such as the unwritten constitution, must be rigorously analyzed and explored with an eye to their origin.
Upon closer analysis, it becomes clear that the concept of unwritten constitution is not boundless, but rather operates within a specific framework and scope. Failing to grasp the foundations of this concept and inadequately explaining it can lead to increased reliance on discretionary opinions, thus causing ambiguity over the nature of practices, procedures, and rules within the constitutional law system. Consequently, certain political practices or actions may erroneously be considered part of the constitution— albeit in an unwritten form—and subsequently legitimized by being foregrounded in the political arena. Concerning the unwritten constitution, there are some scholarly efforts to clarify and dispel ambiguity surrounding this concept, yet it remains relatively unexplored in the Iranian context. There is thus a need to examine the foundations of legitimacy of the unwritten constitution, and distinguish it from merely political and ephemeral principles, rules, and procedures. In this respect, the present study tried to gain a deeper understanding of the unwritten constitution as a legal institution, shedding light on its most significant foundations through description and analysis. It aimed to address the following research question: What is the origin and source of legitimacy of the principles, regulations, and norms that do not derive their authority from the text of the constitution but nonetheless underpin the rights and freedoms enshrined in the text?
Materials and Methods
As a descriptive–analytical inquiry, the present study used a library research method and note-taking to collect the data from different sources in order to examine the foundations of legitimacy of the unwritten constitution.
Results and Discussion
The research highlighted the necessity of a comprehensive understanding of the unwritten constitution, as a relatively nascent concept within Iran’s constitutional law system. Such an understanding would necessitate the examination of foundations of constitutional legitimacy and their analysis beyond the confines of the national constitutional framework. The approach or methodology employed in identifying the nature of the constitution plays a crucial role in narrowing down or broadening its scope and substance. For example, the formalist approach would focus on the structure and contents as delineated in the codified document, with the constitution being perceived as synonymous with its official, written provisions. The approach towards constitutional legitimacy can significantly influence both interpretation and implementation of the constitution. Therefore, adopting an extratextual approach and embracing the overarching concept of the constitution beyond its textual confines can open pathways to a broader scope of individual and public rights and freedoms.
Consider, for instance, the reason-based legitimacy approach, which rests upon the justice or efficacy of constitutional provisions. This approach bridges the divide between constitutional theory and practice, bolstering the legitimacy of unwritten principles and values. From this perspective, the constitution derives its validity and legitimacy not from its form nor the procedure of ratification, but rather from its substantive content and valuable objectives. Consequently, the legitimacy of the unwritten constitution rests upon the same fundamental principles and substance codified in the written constitution.
Across all legal systems, it is inevitable to acknowledge the presence of an additional layer of the unwritten law alongside the written one. Unwritten principles exert influence on the implementation of written regulations, thereby limiting or broadening their scope. In this context, it becomes crucial to delve into the foundational reasons underpinning the binding nature of the unwritten constitution. The binding nature is rooted in the substantive realization of the rule of law, reliance on the requirements of natural and human rights, as well as the roles of key judicial bodies and the public in acknowledging and endorsing true principles and values of the constitution. This can delineate the boundaries of the unwritten constitution.
Conclusion
It is thus necessary to take heed of the concept of the unwritten constitution and its status within any legal system. The failure to provide a proper explanation of this concept can lead to increased discretionary opinions and decisions, thus causing ambiguity over the nature of practices, procedures, and rules within the constitutional law system. There is a risk that certain practices or official statements, when foregrounded in the political arena, might erroneously be perceived as integral components of the unwritten constitution, thereby gaining undue prominence.
Public Law
Ayet Mulaee; Sayed Ali Mousavi; Farshid Bandehali
Abstract
IntroductionHegel is a philosopher who studies the concept of the state with his multifaceted philosophy and his special methodology. On one hand, he criticizes the views of different schools of thought about this concept and believes that the government is not a mechanism to maintain peace, enforce ...
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IntroductionHegel is a philosopher who studies the concept of the state with his multifaceted philosophy and his special methodology. On one hand, he criticizes the views of different schools of thought about this concept and believes that the government is not a mechanism to maintain peace, enforce rights, or promote benefits beyond its own existence, and only in this capacity can it be recognized by everyone as a right. On the other hand, in his theory, the divine and intrinsically purposive government is trying to incorporate all the desirable features of these schools, despite all these criticisms. notwithstanding this paradox, this research, whose sources have been collected through the library research method and descriptive-analytical study, aims to prove the hypothesis that the Hegelian state emerges from within the traditional liberal and democratic state-building philosophies in a special and distinct way. It is trying to answer the question “What are the characteristics of the ideal state in Hegel's view, In a practical look at the political philosophy of the state?”, The results show, while proving the hypothesis; that contrary to the extreme collectivism of Rousseau and the abstract individualism of Lockean liberalism, Hegel's state is ‘a reasonable and inevitable institution of society that everyone must recognize its by force and accept its obedience’. Research Question(s)What are the characteristics of the ideal state in Hegel's view? Literature ReviewSeveral research papers have been published Related to the subject of the research, including; Zahra Vashqani Farahani's thesis titled: "State Theory in Hegel's Political Philosophy" published by the Faculty of Literature and Humanities of the Islamic Azad University (Central Tehran Branch), as well as an article titled "The Importance of Hegelian Separation, State and Civil Society" written by Azim Rahin, Prepared and published in No. (1.2) of Social Sciences Quarterly. However, the distinct feature of this research is the examination of Hegel's paradigmatic view of the government, which is in many ways against or in favor of democracy and liberalism. MethodologyConsidering that research in most humanities disciplines is mainly focused on theoretical solutions, the present study has used a library research method to collect the desired data and examines the data with a descriptive-analytical method. ConclusionHegel's philosophy, methodology, and valuable critiques present an outlook that thinks about modernity, instead of being oriented towards the Enlightenment era of his time. Because, basically, from Hegel's point of view, modernity is a bridge in the evolution of the soul towards freedom, and in this way, the self-awareness of the soul is the most important characteristic of the new era. In summary, for the purposes of this research and its main question, what is certain is that Hegel rejects the political theory of social contract that philosophers such as Locke and Rousseau established and views them as inefficient abstract concepts and, by rejecting the abstract idealism of "Reason" and the empiricism of "History" as an independent and durable ground for authority, established a dialectical relationship between reason and history and thereby resolved some of the contradictions raised in the state's founding phase. He also, based the political right on having an independent nature from the state and supports the concept of political right where it maintains its idealistic aspect, but is based on a certain historical era. On the other hand, even though Hegel criticizes the extreme collectivism of Rousseau and the abstract individualism of Lockean liberalism, his divine and intrinsically purposive government tries to incorporate all the desirable features of these schools and support them. Hegel's goal was to achieve the desired political power system for Germany, and so in this way, he presented his government specially and distinctly from the democratic and liberal state-building philosophies of his time.But what are the characteristics of Hegel's ideal government? The key to understanding this question lies in the ideal concept of political right in Hegel's belief and his opinion about the inherent rationality of the state. From Hegel's point of view, the state is the manifestation of realized freedom and the perfect ethical life. Therefore, the state is an ethical soul that emerges in the form of an essential will by becoming more transparent and definite. Therefore, the state is nothing but "the action of the spirit in the world" realized in a self-conscious form. But since the soul in Hegel's philosophy has an absolute, and even divine essence, according to Hegel's definition, the state is God's will in the world. Such a government is not a responsible or parliamentary government, and this was at a time when the belief in a responsible government was considered the most important feature of 19th-century liberalism. Overall, by studying the philosophy of rights that Hegel talks about, it cannot be said that he does not explicitly accept responsible government, nor can it be said that he explicitly rejected such a government.
Public Law
Faeghe Chalabi; Seid Hossein Malakooti Hashtjin; Mohammad Reza Mojtehedi; Ayat Mulaee
Abstract
The constitution should be a symbol of flexibility in the face of social challenges. In most constitutions, it is possible to amend the constitution through a formal revision. The difficulty of the formal reform process has led constitutionalist democracies to believe that a formal revision of the constitution ...
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The constitution should be a symbol of flexibility in the face of social challenges. In most constitutions, it is possible to amend the constitution through a formal revision. The difficulty of the formal reform process has led constitutionalist democracies to believe that a formal revision of the constitution cannot be the only way to achieve the desired goal of meeting the constitution with the needs of society, parties, and people on the constitution in the constitutional law. In this respect, two approaches of originality and dynamism are noteworthy. The controversy between the originalists and the dynamic constitution suggests that in addition to the formal method, constitutions can be reviewed and changed informally. In this article, the concept and principles of the dynamic constitution as a new theory, survey the limits of living constitution interaction in the face of the originalist constitution, the relationship between the living constitution and the legitimacy of the political system, and its confrontation with the rule of law are examined. The main goal of this article is to provide the basis for further research and localization of the present theory by examining the dimensions and challenges of the forthcoming issue to address the shortcomings of the Iranian constitution in the face of the current challenges of the constitution.
