2007-04-14 10:12:22 · 3 answers · asked by SG 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
The concept of "natural law" is more philosophical than practical. Aside from laws of physics and chemistry (which are still subject to change), there is very little that truly counts as a law of nature. Even moral laws vary significantly between various cultures and religions.
The modern legal system is based on common threads found in many historical systems, plus the desire for the government (most govts) to control the people -- laws like seatbelts, speed limits, no voluntary use of drugs, etc -- these are all based on a "we know what's best for you" attitude that is in direct contradiction to the way nature functions.
2007-04-14 10:32:24 · answer #1 · answered by coragryph 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Natural law is based on generalisation of applicability. The present legal system is derived from facts and figures collected on the happenings of various incidents from different sources.
2007-04-15 01:43:13 · answer #2 · answered by hanvis 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes,I think you are confusing destruction of facts by unscrupulous hands with applicability of law.?
2007-04-16 13:08:33 · answer #3 · answered by laxmi kumar n 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋