LAWS 3101
Philosophy of Law: The Nature of Law
The concept of law, leading theories of law and related concepts such as rules and obligations, power and authority, coercion, and justice.
Topics
- rules and obligations
- power and authority
- coercion
- justice
Course catalogue
2023
Readings
- H.L. A. Hart, “Positivism and the Separation between Law and Morals” [1958] 71:4 Harvard Law Review 593.
- H.L. A. Hart, “Positivism and the Separation between Law and Morals” [1958] 71:4 Harvard Law Review 593-629.
- Lon Fuller, Positivism and Fidelity to Law – A Reply to Professor Hart’ [1958] 71:4 Harvard Law Review 630
Prerequisites & course information
Prerequisite(s): 1.0 credit in LAWS at the 2000 level. Lectures three hours a week.