A Critical Analysis of the Relationship between Law and Morality

Academic Paper , 2021 , 53 Pages , Grade: 9.8

Philosophy - Practical (Ethics, Aesthetics, Culture, Nature, Right, ...)

This analysis aims to investigate the relationship between law and morality and whether the connection is necessary.

In this project, I will be analyzing the relationship between morality and the law, emotive topics concerning euthanasia and whether it should be legalized in England, including arguments for and against referring to philosophy and case law. I will be looking at the issue from an ethical perspective, raising many legal matters including the right to life, the right to liberty and the rights and duties of doctors, as well as opposing views taken by religious people referring to case law throughout.

Table of Contents

Introduction
Morality

The Major Themes of the Research Project
The Relationship between Law and Morality
The Difference between Law and Morality
The Concept of Euthanasia

Why Moral Law Relating To Euthanasia Is Suitable For In-Depth Analysis

Euthanasia as Murder
Right to Die
Autonomy
R (Pretty) V DPP

Three Theories Dealing With Law and Morality
Liberal View, Discusses Harm To Others. John Stuart Mill 1859
Moralistic View Harm So Society Principles. Lord Devlin 1960 & R V Brown & Others
RV Brown
Paternalistic View - Harm to Self & Others; Professor Hart 1960 “Focus on the Individual”
Analysis of the Groundwork of the Metaphysics of Morals - Immanuel Kant

Conclusion

Bibliography

• College: Kampala International University (Kampala International University)
• Course: Law
• Grade: 9.8
• Author: Shadrach Etin (Author)
• Publication Year: 2021
• Pages: 53
• Catalog Number: V1038415
• ISBN (eBook): 9783346458759
• ISBN (Book): 9783346458766
• Language: English
• Tags: Kennecy Kiwulo, Onyango Henry