LJU4801
PORTFOLIO Semester 2 2024
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Due Date: 30 October 2024
QUESTION 1
In this scenario, several key legal philosophical approaches can be applied to analyze the
ethical and legal implications of Mark Pachio's deliberate handball during the quarter-final
match between Shibobo FC and Maluti FC. By examining these approaches—natural law,
legal positivism, utilitarianism, and virtue ethics—we can understand the differing perspectives
on whether Pachio’s actions constitute fair play or a breach of sporting integrity. Each of these
approaches offers unique insights into concepts like fairness, intentionality, and the purpose of
rules in sports. This analysis concludes by arguing for the most appropriate approach in
assessing the fairness and ethical implications of Pachio's actions.
1. Natural Law Approach
The natural law perspective emphasizes that laws and rules should align with moral principles
derived from nature or universal reason, thus prioritizing fairness and integrity. According to
natural law theorists like Thomas Aquinas, law is inherently tied to moral values, and actions
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