Legal Positivism And Morality

Summary

Legal positivism emphasizes that the validity of law is based on proper procedural enactment, independent of moral considerations. Natural law, however, suggests that laws violating moral rules are invalid, using morality as a standard for legality. Utilitarianism aligns with the idea that the end justifies the means, focusing on outcomes rather than actions. Football rules have evolved, with some abolished or modified for fairness. Due process ensures fair treatment, while proper procedural enactment refers to lawful procedures in law creation. Soccer rules are enforced as written, though fairness can be subjective. Understanding these concepts can help navigate legal and philosophical discussions.

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rephrase for flow A perfect example of this is are the curfew laws applied to black persons during apartheid
Sure, here's a refined version for better flow:
"A perfect example of this is the curfew laws applied to black persons during apartheid."
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is apartheid with a capital
Apartheid is not capitalized when used as a general term. It is capitalized when referring to the specific historical period and system of institutionalized racial segregation and discrimination in South Africa.
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Does this flow and is it correct Natural law proponents believe any law that violates moral rules is invalid, thus morality serves as a standard for legality assessment.
The flow of your text seems generally correct, but here's a slightly refined version for better readability:
"Natural law proponents believe any law that violates moral rules is invalid. Thus, morality serves as a standard for assessing legality."
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rephrase for flow Recorded history shows that football found its origins in ancient civilisations such as Greece, China and Rome as far back as more than 2000 years ago.
Sure, here's a refined version for better flow:
"Recorded history shows that football originated in ancient civilizations such as Greece, China, and Rome over 2000 years ago."
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are there football rules that have been abolished
Football rules have evolved significantly over the years, with some being abolished or modified. Here are a few examples:
- The "golden goal" rule, which ended a match immediately when a goal was scored in extra time.
- The "back-pass" rule was amended to prevent goalkeepers from handling the ball directly from a teammate's intentional pass.
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is the end justifies the means a utilitarian ideal?
Utilitarianism is a philosophical theory that suggests actions are right if they benefit the majority. The phrase "the end justifies the means" aligns with this ideal because it focuses on the outcome rather than the actions taken to achieve it.
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It doesn't take into account morality but rather the benefit of the majority, but if it contravenes positive law what form of philosophy does it follow
The philosophy you're describing aligns closely with utilitarianism. Utilitarianism focuses on the greatest good for the greatest number, sometimes disregarding moral considerations if the outcome benefits the majority. If this approach contravenes positive law, it can create ethical and legal conflicts.
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If I say something is pseudometaphysical can it possibly be interpreted as something that is adopts aspects of teh metaphysical eventhough it does not mean metaphysical
Yes, "pseudometaphysical" can be interpreted as something that adopts aspects of the metaphysical without being genuinely metaphysical. It implies a superficial or deceptive resemblance to metaphysical concepts.
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rephrase for flow The rules that govern the game are divorced from morality, created by people and handed down to the various groups and individuals which must adhere to these habitually.
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"The rules that govern the game are separated from morality, created by people, and handed down to various groups and individuals who must adhere to them habitually."
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Please rephrase professionally for flow The rules that govern the game are have no moral application, they are created by people and handed down to the various groups and individuals who must always obey them.
"The rules that govern the game lack moral application; they are created by people and imposed on various groups and individuals who must consistently obey them."
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can I use the word naturalistic approach in reference to natural law approach
You can use the term "naturalistic approach" to refer to a method grounded in natural law principles, but it's not standard. "Natural law approach" is more commonly used and understood in legal contexts.
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How to say that somethign may not necessarily be written down, but because it deals with morality it is generally understood (looking for another way to say metaphysically) to be right
You could say: "Something that is not necessarily written down but is generally understood to be right because it deals with morality can be described as 'implicitly understood' or 'ethically acknowledged.'"
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are due process and by proper procedural enactment the same thing
Due process and proper procedural enactment are related but not the same:
- Due Process: Refers to the legal requirement that the state must respect all legal rights owed to a person, ensuring fair treatment.
- Proper Procedural Enactment: Refers to the correct and lawful procedures followed to create or enforce laws.
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rephrase They are handed down and by the regulatory bodies down to the players
"They are issued by the regulatory bodies and passed down to the players."
a soccer rule must be enforced even if it is unfair is this true
It sounds like you're asking about the nature of rules and their enforcement. In general:
- Rules, including those in soccer, are typically enforced as written.
- Fairness can be subjective and rules aim to ensure consistency.
- Disputes over fairness can sometimes lead to rule changes.
Is there a specific soccer rule or situation you're concerned about?