Summary

"Five minutes of philosophy of law“ by Gustav Radbruch was first published 57 years ago. Although the text does not originate from very old times, it is necessary to consider the historical context of the time in order to understand it. The reader is assisted by M. Luts’s article focusing on the life and activities of G. Radbruch, explaining the background in space and time where and when the article was written and opening its meaning.