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Law - Coggle Diagram
Law
Moral Norms
General
Refer to internal beliefs and relations
They are not facts
They are voluntarily accepted and/or rejected
Disobedience is sanctioned by reproach and disproval
Onesided – define only obligations
Legal norms
Particular/concrete
Refer to acts and external relations
Become facts through laws
They are compulsorily imposed
Disobedience is sanctioned by punishments
Twofold – define obligations but also prescribe rights
Introduction
Human freedom causes conflict because our interests and goals may clash.
Law and order regulate behavior to avoid chaos (like rules in traffic).
Law = Predictability, security, and peaceful coexistence.
Definition
Law = Coordination of external human freedom
Studies of Law:
Objective law: Legal system (what’s written and enforced)
Subjective law: Individual rights (property, freedom)
Jurisprudence: Science or philosophy of law
Sources of Right
radition – customs passed down (unwritten but respected)
Laws (Legislation) – formally written by the state; enforceable
Constitution
General laws (for everyone)
Special laws (targeted areas or people)