Corruption: an interpretation between law and morality

Abstract

Corruption is a systematic and harmful conduct sanctioned by law, in some cases. However, criminal legislation, for example, is not enough for a particular subject to generate, through internal discernment, actions with moral content or according to what is considered good and just. In this regard, this reflection article indicates how law and morality, which are dialectical and complementary elements of practical reason, determine principles and obligations that subjects establish among themselves in order to safeguard the good of individuals and, ultimately, of society.