Question

Jurisprudence is the theory and philosophy of law. Students of jurisprudence aim to understand the fundamental nature of law and to analyse its purpose, structure, and application. Jurisprudential scholars (sometimes confusingly referred to as “jurists”) hope to obtain a deeper understanding of the law, the kind of power that it exercises and its role in human societies.

• A. At a practical level, some jurists hope to improve society by studying what the law is, what it ought to be, and how it actually operates
• B. A common starting point in understanding jurisprudence is the objective of law to achieve justice
• C. Hence, the arguable scientific nature of jurisprudence
• D. Jurisprudence seeks to draw on unrestricted elements of life and the world to aid the critical study of law

Hint:

Look for summary statements that encapsulate both theory and application, as highlighted in academic definitions.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

The paragraph explains the philosophical and analytical goals of jurisprudence, including the law’s structure, purpose, and its societal role. Option (A) reflects this understanding, showing how jurists explore both the practical and normative aspects of law: what it is, what it should be, and how it functions in real society.
Options (B), (C), and (D) either introduce new claims or generalize beyond the scope of the paragraph. Only (A) clearly synthesizes the described goals of jurisprudential study.