PHIL 279 - Philosophy of Law

4 Credits

1 Units

Philosophy of law or jurisprudence is the application of the rational techniques of the discipline of a philosophy to the subject matter of law. In this course, on one hand, students study the meaning of such concepts as law, legal obligation, legal punishment, and so on. (What is known as “analytic jurisprudence.) Also they explore the relation between law and morally, or more specifically, they try to figure out whether legal institutions in general, or particular legal systems, or legal practices are morally acceptable- and if not, how to make them so. (What is known as “normative jurisprudence.) (PTK - HUM) (Ethical Deliberation) (Critical Reading)

MILE Requirement:

HUM

Credit Type Code: Letter Grade
TAGS Ethical Deliberation Critical Reading