Philosophy of Law

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Elective Course Enrollment Limit: 20 Course Requirement: paper May satisfy the Upper Level Writing requirement This course has as its goal, perspective forming: to remove the shackles of the mind which limit our ways of seeing and experiencing law and lawyering. The insights of civilization?s greatest thinkers are used to examine the law and the legal profession within the largest context imaginable. Particular focus is given to the impact of the role of law and lawyering upon the self as well as upon civilization, with considerable attention given to moral sensitivity, personal values, imagination, and creativity.