However, other theorists in the sociology of law, such as Philip Selznick, argued that modern law became increasingly responsive to a society's needs and had to be approached morally as well.
Sedangkan, ahli teori sosiologi hukum lainnya, seperti Philip Selznick misalnya, berpendapat bahwa hukum modern menjadi semakin responsif terhadap kebutuhan masyarakat dan harus dilakukan pendekatan moral.