The Difference Between Law and Ethics

[razorbladekisses]

I need to explain the difference between law and ethics. I've written a law is a rule made by the government that is used to control how society behaves whereas ethics is a system of accepted beliefs which control behaviour.

Is what I've written correct?

[DavidS]

You've got the gist of it, I think. Have a look at wikipedia on ethics.

Ethics - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

[razorbladekisses]

I'm even more confused after reading that lol

[vanquish s]

u cant really put it anymore simple than you have im afraid.

Ethics-are your own beliefs. For example it is wrong to kill
Laws-rules by authorities based on accepted beliefs/ethics. Hence murder is illegal