Moral Philosophy

/ˈmɒrəl fəˈlɒsəfi/

Definitions

  1. (n.) The branch of philosophy concerned with principles of right and wrong conduct, relevant to legal ethics and jurisprudence.
    Legal scholars often engage with moral philosophy to interpret laws within ethical frameworks.

Commentary

Moral philosophy underpins normative considerations in legal theory and the ethical duties of law practitioners.

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