Phil 446 - PHILOSOPHY OF LAW

Institution:

Washington University in St Louis

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Description:

This course considers such topics as: the nature of law and its relationship to systems of norms; the legal enforcement of morals; and the nature of harm and its role in punishment. We consider such theorists as: John Stuart Mill, Patrick Devlin, H.L.A. Hart, Joel Feinberg, Michael Moore, and Ronald Dworkin. Prerequisite: senior standing or permission of instructor.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.wustl.edu

Phone Number:

(314) 935-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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