Correct option is D
The principal jurist of the Philosophical School of jurisprudence was Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel. Hegel is known for his dialectical method and the idea that law and the state are manifestations of the ethical spirit or 'Geist'. His philosophy deeply influenced the development of legal theory, particularly in its emphasis on the relationship between law, morality, and the state.
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Hegel’s work in the realm of the philosophy of law has been fundamental in understanding the ethical dimensions of legal systems. His idea that the state represents the highest form of ethical life and that laws are the realization of freedom is central to the Philosophical School of Jurisprudence.
Additional Knowledge:
· Herbert Spencer: A sociologist and philosopher known for his theory of Social Darwinism, not specifically a jurist of the philosophical school.
· Sir Henry Maine: A comparative jurist known for his historical approach to law.
· Max Weber: A sociologist known for his work on the sociology of law and his theory of rationalization.
