PHIL 304 - Philosophy of Law

Institution:

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Philosophy

Description:

Examines and analyses the writings and ideas of legal philosophers from Plato through 20th century philosophers. Course content revolves around the questions regarding the nature and value of the law, the freedom and limitations of the law, citizens' responsibilities to obey and to disobey the law, justifications for legal punishment, and judicial reasoning & decision making. Legal philosophies may include those of Plato, Aquinas, Mill, Locke, Rawls, Austin, Hart, Feinberg, Dworkin, and Rawls.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.commonwealthu.edu/

Phone Number:

(570) 389-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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