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Differences between LAW and Morality :

Differences between LAW and Morality :

by Mst.Iffat Jahan Lubna -
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Law is a set of rules and principles that is created by the state to regulate human conduct.

Morality is the set of principles, beliefs and behaviour standards create and enforced by society. 

The differences between Law and Morality :

a.In law, man is considered as a person because he has a free will.In morals, we have to do with determining the will towards the good.

b.Law considers man only insofar as he lives in a community with others; morals give a guide to lead him if he were alone.

c.Law has to do with acts insofar as they operate externally,  morals look to the intention - the inner determination and direction of the will.

d.Law governs the will so far as it may by external coercion ; morals seek a free self - determination towards good.

e.Law is enforceable by the state, whereas morality is not.

f.Laws are created and enforceable by a governing authority while morality is shaped by various factors including cultural norms.

g.The consequences of violating the law and violating moral principle can be different.