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Course Schedule - Fall Semester 2015
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PHIL 116 001 (CRN: 14394)
INTRO TO THE PHILOSOPHY OF LAW
Long Title: INTRODUCTION TO THE PHILOSOPHY OF LAW
Department: Philosophy
Instructor: Bender, Sebastian
Meeting: 1:00PM - 1:50PM MWF (24-AUG-2015 - 4-DEC-2015)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Distribution Group: Distribution Group I
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Section Max Enrollment: 19
Section Enrolled: 13
Waitlisted: 0 (Max 99)
Current members of the waitlist have priority for available seats.
Enrollment data as of: 7-MAY-2024 4:04PM
Final Exam: Take-Home Exam
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?