I’ve recently been reading through a few books in my down time and one of my selections has brought me to go through The Law, otherwise known as La Loi in French. Written by Frederic Bastiat in 19850, it discusses the virtues of law and the concepts of liberty and sanctity of property. Perhaps one of the more interesting topics it touches on to me is perversion of justice. Justice itself is a concept that is derived from various rules prescribed through society and this is also why the law opens the gateway to the perversion of justice.
The law that envelopers society is vast and even centuries ago, an in-depth exploration of the law and its virtues covers many areas. An idealistic view of law would see the protection of property while maintaining liberty and rights. Thus far in my reading, various questions around the law have been raised and also recognises that law isn’t simplistic and blunt in nature. Yet, regardless of the various dilutions and perversions, the overall consensus should see the law that governs justice through means of security, stability and liberty.
In a time where legislation is constantly shifting, its impact on society continues to push towards greater involvement in our lives. The book goes on to further discuss plausibility of the happiness of the people, referencing that people felt happier where the law did not extend its reach to private activity (within reason). Perhaps this is a line that has slowly been crossed as laws inched further and further into zones that began to feel invasive. I have much to think over the next few days but The Law is certainly worth a read for any of you who have some spare time, even just before bed.