Foundational Law Review: Theory & Praxis (FOLAR) invites scholarly contributions that engage in a rigorous philosophical inquiry into the nature, function, and ends of law. The journal is dedicated to bridging the divide between abstract jurisprudence (Theory) and the concrete realities of legal adjudication and governance (Praxis).

FOLAR solicits manuscripts that align with the following thematic priorities and jurisdictional scopes:

I. Thematic Focus: General Jurisprudence & Legal Theory

The journal welcomes high-quality scholarship addressing the universal questions of legal philosophy. This includes, but is not limited to:

• Analytic Jurisprudence: Inquiries into the concept of law, the separation of law and morality, and the validity of legal norms (engaging with Legal Positivism, Natural Law Theory, and Legal Realism).
• Normative Legal Philosophy: Critical examinations of justice, rights, liberty, and the ethical obligations of the state and the citizen.
• Legal Hermeneutics and Reasoning: Analysis of statutory interpretation, judicial discretion, constitutional construction, and the logic of legal argumentation.
• Critical Legal Perspectives: Scholarship drawing from Critical Legal Studies (CLS), Feminist Jurisprudence, and Law and Economics to deconstruct power dynamics within legal systems.

II. Jurisdictional Scope: Global & Indonesian Contexts

FOLAR is unique in its dual commitment to global theoretical discourse and the specific jurisprudential landscape of the Global South, with a particular emphasis on Indonesia.

1. The Global Scope

We encourage comparative studies that juxtapose diverse legal traditions Civil Law, Common Law, and Socialist Law to extract universal philosophical principles. We seek articles that address transnational legal issues such as:

• The philosophy of International Law and Human Rights.
• Global Constitutionalism and the Rule of Law in emerging democracies.
• The ethics of technology, Artificial Intelligence, and future legal frameworks.

2. The Indonesian Scope (Contextual Jurisprudence)

FOLAR serves as a premier international venue for the philosophical analysis of Indonesian law. We actively seek submissions that elevate Indonesian legal issues to the level of philosophical discourse, including:

• Pancasila as Grundnorm: Theoretical explorations of Pancasila as the ultimate source of law and its compatibility with modern democratic principles.
• Legal Pluralism & Customary Law (Adat): Analyzing the epistemological and practical conflicts between State Law, Islamic Law, and Adat law in the Indonesian archipelago.
• Transitional Justice & Democracy: Philosophical reflections on Indonesia’s legal reformation (Reformasi), constitutional amendments, and the quest for restorative justice.

III. Interdisciplinary Approach

Recognizing that law does not exist in a vacuum, FOLAR welcomes interdisciplinary research that utilizes methods from political science, sociology, theology, and history to illuminate legal-philosophical problems. However, the core contribution of any submission must remain legally normative or theoretically descriptive.