Course Schedule and Catalog

Department: Philosophy

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Lecture

Credit Hours: 3

Description: INTRODUCTION TO THE PHILOSOPHY OF LAW ***** The course will discuss the nature of law in general as well as discrete topics in legal philosophy. How is a legal rule different from an order backed by a terrorist threat? is retroactive legislation legal? What are legal rights? Is there a general moral duty to obey the law? ***** Course offered Fall. ***** Instructor(s): Sheinman