Some ethical issues in the light of ancient Mesopotamian laws

Abstract

This research is exposed - by description and analysis - to a group of issues of an ethical nature that had a presence in the various Mesopotamian laws, as these issues reflect an important aspect of the prevailing social life at the time, and show how the ancient legislators dealt with all violations and departure from the general social norm. We have tried to summarize the ethical issues, related to sexual relations in particular, raised in these laws in specific headings. There are legal provisions that deal with the issue of marital infidelity and others that decide the issue of assault, extramarital relations, or the issue of accusing someone of a moral issue. Other articles deal with the issue of incest (sexual relations with incest). The laws also highlight the role and status of parents through a number of provisions. Perhaps the research can touch the ancient roots of many of the moral phenomena prevailing in our societies, and also highlights the historical extension of many of the laws and laws that regulate the movement of society today.