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For what reason was Kelsen renowned in the United States by the 1940s?

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  • His defense of democracy and Pure Theory of Law

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Renowned in the United States by the 1940s for his defense of democracy and the development of the Pure Theory of Law. This theory emphasized the separation of law from morality and politics, arguing that law should be based solely on legal norms and not on external factors.
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