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Law, Morality and Punishment

Do we have a moral obligation to obey the law? Are unjust laws still laws? Does self-defense make any sense as a legal excuse? Students investigate the validity and authority of legal systems with special attention to the historical evolution of key concepts within the Western philosophical tradition. Topics include the relation of law to morality, the conditions of responsibility and the justification of punishment. Prerequisite: PHIL 120.

Core Curriculum Designation: WT

Grade Basis: Letter Grade

Credits: 4.0

Prerequisites:

  • PHIL 120 - Philosophical Foundations in the Study of Human Nature