Course Catalog - 2017-2018

     

PHIL 116 - INTRO TO THE PHILOSOPHY OF LAW

Long Title: INTRODUCTION TO THE PHILOSOPHY OF LAW
Department: Philosophy
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Course Type: Lecture
Distribution Group: Distribution Group I
Credit Hours: 3
Restrictions:
May not be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
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?