PHILOSOPHY OF LAW

The Beginnings of Judicial Review: Marbury v. Madison

How does cultural relativism affect Westminster-styled legal systems in ASEAN's half democracies?

Are there Too Many Laws?

Rakshita Murugan

Aug 29
4 min

How does cultural relativism affect Westminster-styled legal systems in ASEAN's half democracies?

Unwrapping the Query: How the question arises: Singapore and Malaysia are recognisable semi-authoritarian democracies in ASEAN. The term...

Rakshita Murugan

Aug 2
9 min

Are there Too Many Laws?

In the realm of expanding regulations, a critical examination of law proliferation is vital. This article explores the question of...

“When a law is unjust, it is only right to disobey.” Discuss.

Rakshita Murugan

Oct 31, 2022
4 min

“When a law is unjust, it is only right to disobey.” Discuss.

Image source. The Ones Who Walked Away from Omelas expounds a philsophical perspective close to human ideals, as it features people...

An Examination of the Best Form of Fault

Ryan Ferreira

Sep 18, 2022
3 min

An Examination of the Best Form of Fault

Fault is the most important concept in International Law, yet very few enthusiasts know about the concept's importance. I'll explain below.

Prarthana Upadhyaya

Aug 18, 2022
2 min

The Rule of Law

Introduction The rule of law is a fundamental philosophy that reinforces legal equality stating that there is no citizen or institution...

Ryan Ferreira

Jul 30, 2022
8 min

The Beast that Silicon Valley Made

Social media; one of this age’s greatest advancements. It has brought us all together, but could it also divide us? Should we regulate it?

Daryana Gubareva

Jun 17, 2022
4 min

Mill’s Harm Principle

Introduction “I can do what I want, and if it doesn’t harm you, you shouldn’t bother me” is, in simple words, the Harm Principle. John...

Rakshita Murugan

May 5, 2022
4 min

Are prosecutions truly fair?

Source. Relativism as a dictionary for Laws Legal systems exist to serve beyond simply ensuring balance in society — they exist to help...

Rakshita Murugan

Apr 28, 2022
5 min

How to protest lawfully?

The media has the power to manipulate the purpose and meaning behind activism; How may we prevent this, by using the laws to our benefit?...

Yoochan Song

Feb 14, 2022
5 min

Rules vs Cases in Tort

Introduction In the theoretical study and practice of tort law, there are certain pre-established legal rules and cases which have set...

Advantages and Disadvantages of the Two-Party System

Lyra Chen

Dec 31, 2021
4 min

Advantages and Disadvantages of the Two-Party System

Image credit: Shutterstock, Victor Moussa Introduction Well before the modern political structure of the United States was established,...

How We Can Make Our Democracy Today More Like the Philosophical State Utopia of Plato

Sarah-Rose Crofskey

Dec 7, 2021
7 min

How We Can Make Our Democracy Today More Like the Philosophical State Utopia of Plato

The greatest minds and influences in the history of Western Civilisation were also those who held the greatest objection to democracy.

Yoochan Song

Nov 14, 2021
4 min

Attacking Foreign Systems (Opinion)

Introduction This article will argue that there is indeed justification for attacking the values enshrined in foreign legal systems, or...

Yoochan Song

Oct 12, 2021
4 min

Liability Without Cause (Opinion)

Is there ever justification for holding a person liable for damage that he or she does not cause? If so, in what circumstances? This...

The Ethics of a Third Dose: Covid-19 Vaccinations

Student Submitted Article

Oct 9, 2021
4 min

The Ethics of a Third Dose: Covid-19 Vaccinations

By: Jade Ellis What is it? The third dose of the mNRA COVID-19 vaccine is chemically identical to the previous two doses. The aim of the...

Yoochan Song

Aug 23, 2021
3 min

Should the arts be publicly funded?

Introduction The arts is a medium of communication in which individuals can express themselves freely to the world. Due to this, the arts...

Yoochan Song

Aug 16, 2021
7 min

What is Law? (A Simplified Discussion)

Introduction When considering the question of what the law is, it is important to question those making and enforcing the law, the nature...

The Law Behind Manifesting Your Dreams Into A Reality

Catherine Bormotko

Jul 10, 2021
2 min

The Law Behind Manifesting Your Dreams Into A Reality

The law of attraction is a concept that claims that good ideas produce positive effects in a person's life, whilst negative thoughts...

Does law create morality or does morality create law?

Yoochan Song

Jul 1, 2021
7 min

Does law create morality or does morality create law?

Introduction The discussion on whether law creates morality, or vice versa, or even whether the law and morality are interlinked, has...

A very short introduction to: Legal Paternalism

Yoochan Song

Jun 29, 2021
5 min

A very short introduction to: Legal Paternalism

Introduction Legal paternalism is commonly understood as an infringement on the personal freedom and autonomy of individuals, with a...

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