2. Rules are needed (and wanted) to
ensure that our behaviour is regulated
to meet the common expectations of
society.
The absence of laws, the inability to
enforce laws or the unfair and
unequal application of laws can result
in states of anarchy or tyranny.
What
circumstances
can you
imagine when
there might be
an absence of
laws, inability
to enforce
laws, or unfair
or unequal
application of
laws?
5. DEFINE:
From the Greek word anarchia – “without a ruler”
The absence of laws and government
A state of chaos and disorder, resulting from the
absence of rules and laws
6. A state of anarchy may break out during a
revolution or after a natural disaster, because law
enforcement agencies no longer exists or are
unable to enforce the laws of society
Violence and widespread looting are two early
indications that a society is on the verge of anarchy
Certain philosophers believe that anarchy doesn’t
imply chaos, but rather a ruler-free society with
voluntary social harmony.
8. DEFINE:
The opposite of anarchy
A tyrant is a single leader who has unlimited power
over the people in a country or state
Generally involves severe punishment for any
infringements of the law.
9. Tyrannical power is often (but not always) seized
Countries where tyranny exists are often referred to
as “police states”
There is no rule of law when there is tyranny
