# The Ethical Basis of Law

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ethical-basis-of-law/17677>\
**Category:** Great Debates\
**Created:** [March 3, 2000, 3:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ethical-basis-of-law/17677 "2000-03-03T15:17:00Z")\
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**Author:** ![Boogarrheal\_Catastrophe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/22d042/32.png) [@Boogarrheal\_Catastrophe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Boogarrheal_Catastrophe)\
**Post date:** [March 10, 2000, 9:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-ethical-basis-of-law/17677/21 "2000-03-10T09:23:00Z")

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Excuse the interruption.

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> What is the function of law?

The function of law is the same as the function of science. Think about it.

Carry on.

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