# Philosophy of Law

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## [About the Philosophy of Law category](https://www.thephilosophyforum.com/t/about-the-philosophy-of-law-category/766)

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**Author:** [@Jamal](https://www.thephilosophyforum.com/u/Jamal)\
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**Last updated:** [April 21, 2026, 2:12pm UTC](https://www.thephilosophyforum.com/t/about-the-philosophy-of-law-category/766 "2026-04-21T14:12:00Z")

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What is the nature of law and how does it relate to morality and society?

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## [Freedom and will - continued research](https://www.thephilosophyforum.com/t/freedom-and-will-continued-research/2842)

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**Author:** [@Astorre](https://www.thephilosophyforum.com/u/Astorre)\
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**Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 3:36am UTC](https://www.thephilosophyforum.com/t/freedom-and-will-continued-research/2842 "2026-09-02T03:36:30Z")

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Continuing my course toward studying such a self-evident and meaning-forming concept as “freedom,” I would now like to dwell on one consequence of my previous observation. In my previous work, I attempted to examine the…

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## [War is dead; we killed it](https://www.thephilosophyforum.com/t/war-is-dead-we-killed-it/944)

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**Author:** [@Astorre](https://www.thephilosophyforum.com/u/Astorre)\
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**Last updated:** [July 22, 2026, 8:23pm UTC](https://www.thephilosophyforum.com/t/war-is-dead-we-killed-it/944 "2026-07-22T20:23:04Z")

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War is dead; we killed it. But in its place, no eternal peace has arisen. In its place, an endless “non-war” has emerged. Today, I propose discussing a pressing contemporary issue in international law. Since this is an …

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## [Are you consenting to be killed in this scenario?](https://www.thephilosophyforum.com/t/are-you-consenting-to-be-killed-in-this-scenario/1030)

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**Author:** [@Chad](https://www.thephilosophyforum.com/u/Chad)\
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**Last updated:** [May 27, 2026, 2:25am UTC](https://www.thephilosophyforum.com/t/are-you-consenting-to-be-killed-in-this-scenario/1030 "2026-05-27T02:25:17Z")

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This is my first post here, so I apologize if it doesn’t fit the standards or norms of typical posts on this forum. This idea has just been lingering in my head recently. Imagine this hypothetical scenario: You conse…

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## [Should the Law Protect People from “Insulting Feelings”?](https://www.thephilosophyforum.com/t/should-the-law-protect-people-from-insulting-feelings/769)

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**Author:** [@Astorre](https://www.thephilosophyforum.com/u/Astorre)\
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**Last updated:** [May 13, 2026, 8:05pm UTC](https://www.thephilosophyforum.com/t/should-the-law-protect-people-from-insulting-feelings/769 "2026-05-13T20:05:12Z")

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A large poster appeared on the Nike flagship store on Newbury Street in Boston before the marathon: “Runners Welcome. Walkers Tolerated.” The slogan was clearly intended to motivate marathoners, but many perceived the …

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## [The Absoluteness of Law in the Relativity of the World](https://www.thephilosophyforum.com/t/the-absoluteness-of-law-in-the-relativity-of-the-world/919)

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**Author:** [@Googletranslator](https://www.thephilosophyforum.com/u/Googletranslator)\
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**Last updated:** [May 9, 2026, 6:20am UTC](https://www.thephilosophyforum.com/t/the-absoluteness-of-law-in-the-relativity-of-the-world/919 "2026-05-09T06:20:24Z")

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In essence, law is presented as absolute justice, helping us discern good from evil. But is that really the case? Or is it simply the absolutization of one aspect of morality to pull people away from their “wild instinct…