Delve into the philosophical roots of criminal law to explore the moral frameworks that dictate human behavior, shape modern legal ethics, and separate justice from vengeance.
Why do societies define certain actions as morally wrong — and where do our ethical obligations truly come from? This thought-provoking webinar explores the philosophical foundations of legal ethics through the ideas of some of history’s most influential thinkers. From Socrates and Aristotle to Hobbes, Hume, Aquinas, and Dostoevsky, participants will examine competing theories about the origins of morality, justice, duty, and ethical behavior.
Designed for legal professionals, academics, students, and anyone interested in the philosophical foundations of law and ethics, this session connects classical ethical theory to modern legal reasoning and professional responsibility. Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how ethical systems shape legal frameworks, social order, and contemporary debates surrounding justice, morality, and human conduct.
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Rabbi, Professor of Philosophy and Religion
Rabbi Michael Gold is the author of seven books, most recently a novel The Rabbi’s Sex Class published by ShelteringTree.Earth LLC. He is a native of Los Angeles, CA. Rabbi Gold assumed the pulpit of Temple Beth Shalom in Boca Raton, FL in July, 2022. He is Rabbi Emeritus of Temple Beth Torah Sha’aray Tzedek in Tamarac, FL, having served the congregation 32 years. Previously he served congregations in Nyack, NY and Pittsburgh, PA. Rabbi Gold received his PhD from Florida Atlantic University with a dissertation on process philosophy and Jewish mysticism. He is an adjunct professor of philosophy, religion, and Jewish studies at three colleges. He has lectured around the country and abroad on Jewish sexual ethics, family life, and science and spirituality Rabbi Michael and Evelyn Gold are the parents of three children and grandparents of one grandson.
