PHIL 2018 - Ethics and Law Enforcement

Institution:

Curry College

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Description:

Fall and Spring Semesters This course explores the ultimate purpose of the criminal justice system (punishment or “restoration of the evil doer” or somecombination?). In that context, it examines a variety of ethical issues faced by law enforcement officials: The relationship between ethics and the law; the tension between personal ethics and social expectations; professional ethics; the use of force, especially deadly force; law enforcement, the community, and the common good; issues of race, gender, and class. Additional Catalog 2007-08 143 issues may be dealt with, depending on time and the interests of the members of the class. (Same course as CJ 2018). This course is recommended for students with sophomore standing or above.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.curry.edu

Phone Number:

(617) 333-2900

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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