Philosophy Department

Philosophy of Law (PHLU 3130)

Charles Kelbley
 

The course is a survey of selected philosophical issues in civil, criminal, and constitutional law, including race and gender equality, punishment, rape, negligence, pornography, slavery, etc. The course will also canvas various standard theories about law in general, such as natural law, legal positivism, law and economics, etc. Readings will include selections from the work of Hart, Austin, Dworkin, Aquinas, Locke, Mill, and other authors, plus selected court decisions. Course requirements include mid-term and final exams, a ten-page paper and three or four short papers, plus regular class participation.

Philosopher Ronald Dworkin