Ep. 25 - Rethinking Our Systems | Not Imported, But Locally Nurtured | with Bagus Muljadi

What does it mean to design a legal system that fits our context—not just inherited, but truly functional for our needs?

Continuing our previous discussion with Bagus Muljadi, a well-known thinker who helps us explore how law, philosophy, and policy intertwine in Indonesia’s legal framework. Together with Pram and Pras, we unpack big questions like:
1. What kind of legal system works for Indonesia?
2. Can legal design be as precise as engineering—or is it always political?
3. How do Islamic legal traditions intersect with modern law-making?
4. What lessons can we learn from public choice theory and moral jurisprudence?

This isn’t just theory—it’s a lively, honest discussion on the evolving nature of law, the trade-offs in constitutional design, and why understanding the philosophy behind our laws is key to building systems we can trust.

📚 Books mentioned in this episode:
Islamic Legal Methodology
A History of Islamic Legal Theories – Wael Hallaq
A Theory of Legal Argumentation – Robert Alexy
Proklamasi dan Konstitusi – Muhammad Yamin
The Debate of The Constitution – Bernard Bailyn (ed.)
The Problems of Jurisprudence – Richard A. Posner
Public Choice: Concepts and Applications in Law – Maxwell L. Stearns
The Problematics of Moral and Legal Theory – Richard A. Posner

🧠 Join us as we dive deep into the architecture of justice, the foundations of legitimacy, and the possible futures for Indonesian legal systems.

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