Morality and the Rule of Law

Morality and the rule of law are not symmetrical concepts. Morality and law are symmetrical concepts, and the rule of morality and the rule of law are symmetrical concepts.

Law is a violent code of conduct that regulates the relationship between individuals and society, embodies the will of the ruling class, is enacted or endorsed by the state, and relies on coercion to ensure its implementation.

Morality is a persuasive behavioral norm that regulates the relationship between individuals and society, and is maintained through traditional customs, social opinion and inner beliefs.

1, the difference

①Law is a compulsory social norm; morality is a non-compulsory social norm.

②Law belongs to the political superstructure; morality belongs to the ideological superstructure.

2, the connection

①morality is the basis of law, good law should be in line with morality.

②Law is the guarantee of morality, moral people are protected by law.