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LEGALST 106 - Philosophy of Law
Subject
LEGALST
Course Number
106
Department
Course Level
Undergraduate
Course Title
Philosophy of Law
Course Description
This course explores philosophical themes bearing on the nature of the law and its relationship to morality: e.g., What is law—does its claim rest only on social processes or does law necessarily embody moral claims? Do we have an obligation to obey the law? What are the moral limits of legal punishment? The course will sharpen students’ skills in practical reasoning through the analysis of logical argument. The materials consist of readings from the assigned text and additional readings available on bCourses. The format will be a combination of lecture and classroom discussion, with a substantial number of ungraded group debates and simulations.
Minimum Units
4
Maximum Units
4
Grading Basis
Default Letter Grade; P/NP Option
Method of Assessment
Written Exam
Repeat Rules
Course is not repeatable for credit.
Credit Restriction Courses. Students will receive no credit for this course if following the course(s) have already been completed.
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Formats
Lecture, Discussion
Term
Fall and Spring
Weeks
15 weeks
Weeks
15
Lecture Hours
3
Lecture Hours Min
3
Lecture Hours Max
3
Discussion Hours
1
Discussion Hours Min
1
Discussion Hours Max
1
Outside Work Hours
8
Outside Work Hours Min
8
Outside Work Hours Max
8
Term
Summer
Weeks
6 weeks
Weeks
6
Lecture Hours
8
Lecture Hours Min
8
Lecture Hours Max
8
Discussion Hours
2
Discussion Hours Min
2
Discussion Hours Max
2
Outside Work Hours
20
Outside Work Hours Min
20
Outside Work Hours Max
20