Philosophy of Law

1.00 credits · Undergraduate

What is law? What makes something a legal norm? Should citizens always obey the law? What is the relationship between law and morality? This course will examine diverse perspectives on law, such as natural law, legal positivism, feminist legal theory, critical race theory, and other critical theories, focusing on debates over the legal regulation of contested social practices. Themes to be covered include: equality, liberty, expression, and religious rights, as well as legal interpretation.