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Some Methodological Aspects of Comparative Law. The third part of a (pre-)paradigm*

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  21 May 2009

D. Kokkini-Iatridou
D. Kokkini-Iatridou
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Professor of Private International Law and Comparative Law, the Free University, Amsterdam.
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The great attraction of comparative law — whatever this term actually means — undoubtedly to some extent for legal scholars consists in the boundless freedom it offers. As shown in the many publications which have appeared since the 1900 Paris Congress, the most grandiose ideas have been developed, even when there is actually very little chance that they will ever be materialized and really only have a place in books of tall stories. Unattainable wishes have been expressed which are intimidating and discouraging. Views have been put forward with no other purpose than to create rather doubtful problem areas for future contemplation. Perfect methods of comparison have been recommended without any attempt at providing any illustrations of their application, while from the other side, views can even be heard which openly question whether comparative law even exists.

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Netherlands International Law Review , Volume 33 , Issue 2 , August 1986 , pp. 143 - 194
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