The background of State and Law theory by L.I. Petrashitsky (1867-1931)
The development of the theory by L.I. Petrashitsky was determined by drastic changes in socioeconomic and cultural life of the Russian society during the post-reform time. It reflected the society, s need to overcome the ethical crisis. The State and Law theory drew on the development of society medicine, psychology, sociology and philosophy. The article were analyzed the background of state and law theory in socio-political, socio-demografic and ethical-cultural conditions with solution of applied problems and need to deep into development of theoretical and methodological basics.