From the Paradigm of Interpretation to That of Translation

A New Perspective for Legal Culture

Abstract

The concepts of interpretation and translation offer the jurist a valuable lens through which to examine both the past and the current state of law. Although each of these disciplines has its own distinct relationship to law, together they reveal significant synergies and changes within the legal phenomenon. Although interpretation and translation share many similarities, they also differ in many respects: the essay focuses on some essential points of overlap and divergence between the two concepts, with the aim of reading interpretation and translation in the light of the deep innovations that characterise the current legal landscape.