Free Will in Civil Law

A Ukrainian Perspective
Erscheinungsjahr 2026
ISBN: 978-3-8382-2133-5
Verlag: Ibidem-Verlag

Buch, Englisch, 438 Seiten, Format (B × H): 148 mm x 210 mm, Gewicht: 563 g

Reihe: Ukrainian Voices

This monograph offers the first comprehensive English-language analysis of the foundational role of the concept of free will across the entire spectrum of Ukrainian civil law. Moving beyond traditional philosophical debates, it examines free will as a core legal idea underpinning key principles and institutions, including personal non-property rights, property law, contractual and non-contractual obligations, intellectual property, and inheritance law. Viktor Savchenko argues that understanding the legal nature and manifestation of free will is crucial for resolving contemporary challenges in civil law, particularly concerning personal autonomy, consent, liability, and the balance between individual choice and legal regulation. Drawing on historical-philosophical analysis and a detailed examination of Ukrainian legislation and doctrine within the broader European continental tradition, the work demonstrates how the concept of free will shapes legal relationships. It provides a unique perspective on a universal legal concept, offering valuable insights for scholars of civil law, comparative law, legal theory, and East European legal systems.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Savchenko, Viktor

Fachgebiete

• Rechtswissenschaften Ausländisches Recht Mittel- und Osteuropa, Russland

Über Autor(innen)

Savchenko, Viktor
Dr. Viktor Savchenko studied Law and Sociology in Kharkiv and Kyiv. Since 2014, he has been an Associate Professor of Private and Civil Law at the V.N. Karazin National University of Kharkiv. He has also been a visiting fellow at the Uehiro Oxford Institute, Europa-Universität Viadrina in Frankfurt/Oder, and Kaunas University of Applied Sciences. His research has been published by, among other outlets, Access to Justice in Eastern Europe, The Law, State and Telecommunications Review, and Frontiers in Dental Medicine. The Ukrainian version of this book is winner of “The Best Publication of 2024” Award by the National Academy of Sciences of Higher Education of Ukraine, and of the III National Competition for “The Best Monograph of 2024” in the category Law, Security, and European Integration.