Between ordinary and extraordinary
Subtitle: the normativity of the singular case in art and law
By: by Angela Condello
Series: Art and law; Brill research perspectives
Publisher: Brill
Published: 2018
Place of publication: Leiden; Boston
Language: eng
Number of pages: 70
ISBN-13: 9789004381308
Subjects: Symbolism in law; Law; Philosophy
Description: What is the relationship between the general, abstract norm and the singular, concrete case that sometimes affirms a parallel, contrasting, norm? The present essay engages with this question. The argument stems from an analysis of extraordinary singular cases that sometimes emerge, sometimes are "produced" or "promoted" as exemplary (for strategic reasons, like in law). In this essay Angela Condello argues that approaching normativity in art and law from the perspective of the singular case also illustrates the theoretical importance of interdisciplinary legal scholarship, since the singularity creates room for extra-legal values to emerge as legitimate demands, desires, and needs.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.