FACTORS OF THE FORMATION OF LEGAL NIHILISM IN THE CONTEXT OF VALUE TRANSFORMATION
Keywords:
Legal nihilism, value transformation, legal consciousness, legal culture, social change, rule of law, social philosophy, legal socialization.Abstract
The transformation of social values in contemporary societies has significantly influenced the relationship between individuals, legal institutions, and normative systems. In transitional societies, rapid economic, political, and cultural changes often generate contradictions between traditional and modern value orientations, thereby creating favorable conditions for the emergence of legal nihilism. This article investigates the factors contributing to the formation of legal nihilism under conditions of value transformation. Drawing upon the theoretical works of Uzbek, Russian, and other CIS scholars in the fields of social philosophy, legal theory, and sociology, the study analyzes the relationship between value change, legal consciousness, and legal culture. The findings indicate that legal nihilism develops as a consequence of institutional distrust, weakening social solidarity, inconsistencies between legal norms and social expectations, and insufficient legal socialization. The article concludes that strengthening legal culture and promoting value-based legal education are essential for preventing the spread of legal nihilism in modern society.
