The principal purpose of the Ratio Legis is to reinforce the learning process by providing the student with syllabi notes from choice and selected jurisprudence with the end in view of providing context as well as illustrate the various legal concepts, principles and more importantly — the interpretation and application made by the High Court to various issues raised before It throughout our nation’s socio-political history.

This humble work makes a very conscious effort in presenting and discussing philosophical concepts through their manifestation in the more tangible legal and political systems that we are more familiar with. Thus, instead of the usual exposition of heretofore nebulous philosophical concepts which was the usual fare in philosophical discussions, the adopted approach in this humble endeavor is to reduce said discussion as to how they influence our legal paradigm as we know them today — through the use of established jurisprudence rich in philosophical discussion shared by our esteemed jurists. In short, this work approaches the unknown — through ideas, systems and perceptions that are familiar to us — with the end in view of grasping and appreciating the dynamism between legal philosophy — its concepts, principles and schools of thought, with the development of our system of laws.

This book is envisioned as an introductory guide — a sort of compass with the end in view to help new students take those steps as you traverse the intricate and wonderful world of legal studies. This work is designed to introduce not only incoming students of law but anyone interested to acquire a working knowledge of our country’s statutory regime. This humble work also includes a Student’s Guide, found in this section which will provide suggestions and tips on how to use the SCRA and other resource materials as well as how to digest assigned cases properly.