Course Schedule and Catalog

Department: German Studies

Grade Mode: Standard Letter

Course Type: Seminar

Distribution Group: Distribution Group I

Credit Hours: 3

Description: LAW, MORALITY, AND SOCIETY ***** A historical introduction to central themes of legal and political thought in the Western tradition from Immanuel Kant to John Rawls, this freshmen seminar provides an overview of trends and controversies in modern political thought and society. Topics discussed include "civil rights," "morality," "liberalism," "natural law," "political theology," and "freedom." ***** Enrollment limited to 15. ***** Also offered as FSEM 124. ***** Course not offered 2004-2005. ***** Instructor(s): Emden.