Hammurabi Code Essay

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Hammurabi`s code Ms.Tabscott`s first Period Hammurabi states “If a son has struck (hit) his father his hands shall be cut off (Doc. C).” Hammurabi was the king of Babylon, a city in ancient Mesopotamia. He was ruler for forty two years. Hammurabi`s code was etched into a stele for his people to see and follow (background essay). Was Hammurabi`s code just? By examining these three areas of law, family law, property law, and personal injury law, it is clear to see Hammurabi`s code was just. Examples of injustice can first be found in the area of family law. Hammurabi states “If a married lady is caught cheating with another man they shall be bind together and cast into the water (Doc. C).” I think this is unjust because you shouldn’t be drowned for wanting to hang out with another man. Examples of injustice can next be found in the area of property law. Hammurabi states “If a man has broken through a wall to rob a house, they shall pierce him or hang him in the hole he has made (Doc D).” I believe this is unjust, because what if the owners of that house don’t want him hanging and rotting in there wall? That is extremely cruel to do that!!! Examples of injustice finally be found in the area of personal injury law. Hammurabi states “If a man has knocked out the eye of a free man his eye shall be knocked out (Doc D).” I believe this is unjust because what if it was an accident, but even if it was the punishment is far too cruel. Indeed some laws seem just. For example, “If a sersion has operated on the body of a free man… and saves the man`s life he shall be rewarded ten sheeks of silver (Doc E).” However, the three examples above, family law, property law, and personal injury show that Hammurabi`s code was

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