Legal Literacy - An introduction to the philosophy of law is a field of study that teaches the philosophical concepts underlying law. The philosophy of law does not merely discuss legal regulations technically, but rather focuses on understanding the philosophical foundations that form the legal system. An introduction to the philosophy of law provides a theoretical and reflective foundation for law students to understand fundamental questions, such as what is law, where does law come from, and how does law affect society. Concepts such as justice, truth, and ethics are the main focus in the introduction to the philosophy of law, providing an in-depth understanding of the values that form the legal basis of a society. Through the study of the philosophy of law, students can develop essential critical and analytical thinking skills in responding to legal issues contemporary.

Definition of Philosophy

Philosophy (from the Greek φιλοσοφία, philosophia, literally meaning "lover of wisdom") is the study of fundamental and general problems concerning issues such as existence, knowledge, values, reason, mind, and language. This term was probably first expressed by Pythagoras (570–495 BC).

In German and Dutch it is called “PILOSHOPIE”, in English, “PHILOSOPHY”. In Indonesian, “Filsafat or Falsafah” is used. The Indonesian Dictionary (KBBI): “Filsafat” means knowledge and investigation with reason about the nature of everything that exists, its cause, origin and laws.