Which of the following jurists is associated with the

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Hans Kelsen is known for formulating the "Pure Theory of Law", which emphasizes that law is a system of norms, separate from morality, politics, or sociology. He argued that legal science should focus solely on the law as it is (positive law), not as it ought to be. His theory rests on the concept of a Grundnorm (basic norm) from which all legal norms derive their validity. • Key Concept: Grundnorm • Theory Type: Normative and positivist • Main Work: "General Theory of Law and State"