Philosophy of Law: 3 semester hours

Catalog description

Examination of the main fields of law, including criminal law, torts, constitutional law, contracts, property law, jurisprudence and international law. The focus will be on the underlying philosophical, moral and jurisprudential rationales for these; and classic texts and landmark cases will be read, to illuminate these fields. Students will also acquire legal reasoning and critical thinking skills, to help them distinguish stronger from weaker legal arguments and rulings. Prerequisites: ENGL 1123 or ENGL 1301 and (PHIL 2023 or PHIL 2306 ).