Legal Formalism is a theory that emphasizes the importance of legal rules and principles being applied consistently and without consideration of social or political influences. It advocates for judges to interpret and apply the law strictly as written, maintaining objectivity and predictability in legal outcomes.
Legal philosophy, or jurisprudence, is the theoretical study of law, exploring its nature, purposes, sources, and the principles that govern legal systems. It critically examines the relationship between law, morality, and society, and seeks to understand how legal norms are created, interpreted, and enforced.