PHIL 359
Law and Philosophy
A philosophical analysis of legal institutions. Topics include: the nature of law, the source of legal authority, legal interpretation, equality and discrimination, democracy and voting rights, property rights and distributive justice, social control and liberty, the justification of punishment, and criminal responsibility.
Topics
- the nature of law
- the source of legal authority
- legal interpretation
- equality and discrimination
- democracy and voting rights
- property rights and distributive justice
- social control and liberty
- the justification of punishment
- and criminal responsibility
Topics explicitly listed in official catalogue description
Prerequisites & course information
(4; 2 in the half-term). (HU). (R&E). May not be repeated for credit.
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027