COMMERCE 2MA3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Positive Law, Meritocracy, Upper Class
14 Nov 2018
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Positive law (man made laws: definition: law that is enacted or adopted by proper legal means for the government of an organized society. Left no legal writing but his views are known through plato"s writings. Socrates" method of intellectual inquiry was to raise questions & discuss was tried trial of socrates (see pg. 70 dimensions text) questions about customs, morals and religious and political behaviours. He asked by the authorities to stop challenging the status quo; he refused and. Believed a person was a reflection of the just society. Ideal society/just society = one in which everyone performed to the best of his/her abilities. Believed people are unequal & society would not rest on equal treatment of all members. Ideal ruler = philosopher king who was wise enough to administer justice. Philosopher king chosen based on achievements, education & ability to rule people. Thomas aqunias of resources among members of a community.
