PHIL2300 — Philosophy of Law
An examination of philosophical questions arising from the law and legal systems, including the relationship between the law and morality, the correct understanding of concepts such as equality before the law, proof beyond a reasonable doubt, just punishment, and legal responsibility, the appropriate standards to use when interpreting the law and the Constitution, the place of political protest and civil disobedience within civil society, and the scope of rights to free speech, privacy, and autonomy granted by the US Constitution. Students will read essays by philosophers and lawyers, as well as judicial opinions in several important US Supreme Court cases. Location: B/L/M Classroom
Prerequisites: ENGL1010