Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2006

     

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PHIL 116 001 (CRN: 21462)

INTRO TO THE PHILOSOPHY OF LAW

Long Title: INTRODUCTION TO THE PHILOSOPHY OF LAW
Department: Philosophy
Instructor: Sheinman, Hanoch
Meeting: 10:50AM - 12:05PM TR (11-JAN-2006 - 28-APR-2006) 
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Distribution Group: Distribution Group I
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
 
Section Max Enrollment: 35
Section Enrolled: 20
Enrollment data as of: 14-MAY-2024 5:06AM
 
Additional Fees: None
 
Final Exam: Final Exam Unknown
 
Description: 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?