The Justification of Breaking the Law
Words: 752 Pages: 3 6737Moral compasses spin wildly when civil disobedience confronts the iron bars of law, challenging centuries of philosophical thought. Imagine being trapped in a cycle of abuse with no escape but to take drastic measures against your abuser, or being forced to cross borders illegally to save your life. In such dire circumstances, the question arises: is it ever justified to break the law? This essay explores this question by examining the contrasting views of Socrates and Martin Luther King Jr., […]