RE: In certain circumstances, is some crime understandable ( and laudable )?
March 25, 2009 at 5:53 pm
A moral relativist, of course I argue crime is perfectly OK at times.Eg stealing to prevent one self or others starving to death. The principle is expressed as "the ends justifies the means" which we use all the time as a society and as individuals,. .
Realsitically,there is a big difference between between "the law" and "justice" and an even bigger difference between "legal" "and "moral".Especially noticeable when it comes to protecting property and making money..
Law is not about morality or justice. Its main purpose is to protect the status quo. Although this is not a universal view, it is not unique either.
Realsitically,there is a big difference between between "the law" and "justice" and an even bigger difference between "legal" "and "moral".Especially noticeable when it comes to protecting property and making money..
Law is not about morality or justice. Its main purpose is to protect the status quo. Although this is not a universal view, it is not unique either.
