Talking about the Law is no longer commonplace in our understanding. Law is used as a tool for community integration so as to create an orderly society. In explaining the law as a means of integration, we have discussed modern law. It (law) is a reflection of humans so that how society can be nurtured and must work properly. The term rule of law (Rechstaat) was originally explained in the amendment to the fourth constitution which states, “Indonesia is a constitutional state”. In the concept of a rule of law, the law, not power, must be the commander. This is different from the jargon used in English which calls the principle of a rule of law “The rule of law, not a man”. Where what is referred to as in essence is law as a system.
In the journey of a state, we need to recognize the concept of a rule of law again that there were several philosopher figures who contributed their ideas to become benchmarks for later figures. Plato (429-374 BC) was a prominent philosopher and philosopher from ancient Greece. Plato’s ideas about the State and Law are explained in his books entitled “Politikos” and “Nomoi” which are termed in English as “the law.” Plato considered that in carrying out good governance, law must be a driving force in the form of a good regulation. Meanwhile, Aristotle (384-322 BC) who was a student of Plato said that a state that stands on law must be justice for its … Read More
