ETHICS AND LAW:Learning About the Law. Constantinos E. Scaros

Malum in se v. Malum prohibitum (Latin terms).

1. Malum in se.Malum= bad or wrong doing;in se= in itself.

1.  Malum in prohibitum. Malum= bad or wrong doing; prohibitum= wrong because of statute.

1. So, you have acts which are wrong, in and of themselves, wherein there is no law prohibiting said acts. Therefore, only A of the above.

1. You have acts which are morally wrong, in and of themselves, and there is an actual laws which forbids said acts. Therefore, A and B above.

1. You have acts which the law forbids, which are not in and of themselves morally wrong. Therefore, only B.

1. You have laws B possibly immoral A in themselves (BA).

SMALL GROUP WORK:

1. Name at least two examples in each category above: A, AB, and B.

1. Should some acts which fall under A above become law? Explain.

1. Should some laws which fall under B above cease to become law? Explain.

1. Should laws which fall under BA above cease to become law? Explain.