This article discusses the philosophical ideas and concepts that prevailed during the first 40 years of the Porto Alegre Faculty of Law, founded in 1900. Based on an analysis of the 'Catholic generation,' what is focused on is the opposition established in the institution between this generation and those who did not share the philosophy of 'Christian humanism' it preached. First, the education and characteristics of the Catholic group is looked at. Afterwards we analyze their participation in the Faculty of Law, in which they sought to find in space for their Christian humanism, politically opposed to those that have come to be called positivists.
Politics and Religion in Rio Grande do Sul; Porto Alegre Faculty of Law; politics and higher education in Rio Grande do Sul