Law and its Inherent

Nature
What is Law?
meant to be universal.
the system of rules which a particular country or
community recognizes as regulating the actions of its
members and which it may enforce by the imposition
 of penalties.
a rule defining correct procedure or behavior in a
sport.
a normative social practice: it purports to guide
human behavior, giving rise to reasons for action. 
According to Plato
To Plato, the law can guard against tyranny. In the
Republic, he called the law an “external authority” that
functions as the “ally of the whole city.” Plato stressed
the importance of law in his other works.
Law according to Aristotle
The contributions of reason and agreement are both
recognized in the Aristotelian Rhetoric to Alexander:
“Law, simply described, is reason [logos] defined
according to the common agreement [homologia] of
the city-state, regulating action of every kind”
(1.1420a25; cf.
The purpose of law
Protect basic human rights
Promotes fairness
Help resolve conflicts
Promotes justice
Promotes order and stability
Promote desirable social and economic behavior
Represenr the will of the majority(on some issues)
Protect the rights of minorities
Why is philosophy of law important to
lawyers?

The legal profession needs legal philosophy. It aids in

the understanding of how the law works, how it is
created, what issues arise, and how they are resolved
utilizing various legal concepts by attorneys and other
legal experts. Thus, an essential component of the
study of law is legal philosophy.
What are the Inherent Nature of Law?
1. Complex and multifaceted concept that has been
debated by philosophers, legal scholars, and jurists for
centuries.

2. Law can take different form ( criminal law, civil law,
constitutional law, and administrative law) Each of
these areas has its own set of rules and procedures,
and is designed to address specific types of legal
issues.
3. Ability to change over time. Laws can be created,
amended or repealed as societies and their values evolve.
This process of legal evolution can be slow and gradual, or
it can be rapid and dramatic, depending on the
circumstances.

4. Shaped by a wide range of factors, including cultural

norms, historical traditions, political ideologies, and
economic interests.
Despite its complexity, law remains a vital and
necessary component of modern society,
providing framework for resolving disputes,
protecting individual rights, and promoting the
common good.
Without laws, citizens would not know how to act and
cause harm to others.Laws are aimed at common good
and keep a society together and functioning. States
have laws to maintain peace and safety among people
and provide ways to resolve issues that arise among
individuals.