LJU4801 ASSIGNMENT 2
(CORRECT ANSWERS )
SEMESTER 1 2025
GRADED A+.
Questions 1. There are divergent views on how judges decide cases. From the objectivist
theories’ perspective judges are part of a community of interpreters and this community
determines how judges must decide cases. Briefly explain this perspective using Dworkin’s
communalist theory. Your answer should not exceed 300 words. (5)
Understanding Dworkin’s Communalist Theory
Dworkin’s communalist theory emphasizes the role of a community in shaping the interpretation
of law. According to this perspective, judges are not isolated decision-makers; rather, they are
part of a broader community of interpreters who collectively influence legal understanding and
application.
(CORRECT ANSWERS )
SEMESTER 1 2025
GRADED A+.
Questions 1. There are divergent views on how judges decide cases. From the objectivist
theories’ perspective judges are part of a community of interpreters and this community
determines how judges must decide cases. Briefly explain this perspective using Dworkin’s
communalist theory. Your answer should not exceed 300 words. (5)
Understanding Dworkin’s Communalist Theory
Dworkin’s communalist theory emphasizes the role of a community in shaping the interpretation
of law. According to this perspective, judges are not isolated decision-makers; rather, they are
part of a broader community of interpreters who collectively influence legal understanding and
application.
