PHIL0306A-F20
Philosophy of Law
Philosophy of Law
In this course we shall consider a number of questions concerning law and its institution in human society. What is the origin and authority of law? What is legal obligation? What is the connection between law and coercion, between law and morality, and law and rights? Are laws merely conventions or is there a law of nature? What is the role of law in judicial decisions and the effect of these on the law? We shall also consider and evaluate various theories of law: natural law theories, utilitarian theories, analytical philosophy of law, critical legal studies, feminist theories. (formerly PHIL 0209) 3 hrs. lect.
In this course we shall consider a number of questions concerning law and its institution in human society. What is the origin and authority of law? What is legal obligation? What is the connection between law and coercion, between law and morality, and law and rights? Are laws merely conventions or is there a law of nature? What is the role of law in judicial decisions and the effect of these on the law? We shall also consider and evaluate various theories of law: natural law theories, utilitarian theories, analytical philosophy of law, critical legal studies, feminist theories. (formerly PHIL 0209) 3 hrs. lect.
- Term:
- Fall 2020
- Location:
- Main Campus: ONLINE (Online Course)
- Schedule:
- 3:00pm-4:15pm on Monday, Wednesday (Sep 8, 2020 to Dec 4, 2020)
- Type:
- Lecture
- Course Modality:
- Scheduled Online
- Instructors:
- Steven Viner
- Subject:
- Philosophy
- Department:
- Philosophy
- Division:
- Humanities
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- PHL
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 92249
- Subject Code:
- PHIL
- Course Number:
- 0306
- Section Identifier:
- A