PHL 242 - Law & Morality

1 course unit

An examination of issues at the intersection of law and morality. Readings drawn from historical and contemporary thinkers as well as from legal texts. Topics may include the legitimate extent of legal control of individuals; the relation of legal validity and moral value; the role of moral reasons in judicial decision making; the nature of legal justice; legal obligation and forms of disobedience. Not suitable for first year students.
Meets general academic requirement HU.