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
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