Relation Between Might And Right

The exercise of force can be justified only when sanctioned by law and right. The state must ultimately base itself on right and enlist the conscious support of its citizens. Force exercised under law becomes authority or power; but without the sanction of law, it is sheer brute force, on which the state cannot last long. Might is not always right.

Men have conflicting desires and often act conflictingly. Law defines the rights or the socially and legally permitted desires and activities. When force is exercised under law, it defends the socially and legally recognised acts and desires.

In this way might or force becomes the custodian and upholder of right and is thereby justified. Hence force exercised in this manner becomes the bulwark of the state and a guarantee of its stability.

 

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