Morality and the Law (Contemporary Issues (Prometheus)) - Softcover

Baird, Robert

 
9780879754747: Morality and the Law (Contemporary Issues (Prometheus))
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0879754745 ISBN 13: 9780879754747
Publisher: G38-Prometheus, 1988

Synopsis

All civilised societies share a common desire for internal order and security. For this reason, among others, moral codes and legal structures are developed to give form to social belief systems, to regulate interpersonal relations, and to promulgate ideals of appropriate behaviour. But what should society or individuals do when the compelling dictates of personal conscience conflict strongly with statutory law? Can the morality of some be visited upon the rest of society by giving it the authority and power of law? Are there principles that go beyond legal jurisdiction to justify acts of civil disobedience? Is it right to violate the laws of society when they are opposed to personal moral convictions? Few questions have had a more compelling effect on the history and future of the human community. For this reason, the editors have brought together a fascinating collection of essays by some of the most astute minds in law and philosophy to grapple with the tough issues facing Morality and the Law.

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About the Author

Robert M. Baird (Waco, TX) is a professor and chair of the Philosophy Department at Baylor University.
Stuart E. Rosenbaum is a professor of philosophy and director of graduate studies in philosophy at Baylor University. He is the editor of Pragmatism and Religion.

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Publisher
G38-Prometheus
Publication date
1988
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0879754745
ISBN 13 
9780879754747
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
149