Philipp Heck (22 July 1858 – 28 June 1943[1]) was a German jurist and a leading proponent of the doctrine of jurisprudence of interests.

His work on judicial methodology was highly influential in helping to establish the doctrine of jurisprudence of interests, which he often polemically defended against the opposing schools of free law (Freirechtslehre) and the jurisprudence of concepts.

Under National Socialist rule, Heck attempted to gain favor with the regime by using his methodology to justify the application of Nazi racial legislation.

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