PHIL 337

Philosophy of Law

Please note: this is archived course information from 2012 for PHIL 337.

Description

Themes in contemporary Western philosophy of law, relating to debates between substantive and procedural conceptions of law, including questions about the nature of legal rules, legal reasons and the relationship between law and morality. Major positions in legal theory will be covered, from legal positivism to critical legal studies.

Availability 2012

Summer School

Lecturer(s)

Coordinator(s) Associate Professor Tim Dare

Assessment

Coursework + exam

Points

PHIL 337: 15 points

Prerequisites

30 points at Stage II in Philosophy or 15 points at Stage II in Philosophy and CRIM 201 or 202

Restrictions

PHIL 217