Criminology and Criminal Justice 4487 - Philosophy of Law

Institution:

University of Missouri-St Louis

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Description:

Prerequisite: CRIMIN 1100, and 3 hours of philosophy or consent of instructor. Same as PHIL 4920. An examination of typical problems raised by law, including the basis of legal obligations and rights, relations between law and morality, the logic of legal reasoning, and the justification for punishment. This is a variable content course and may be taken again for credit with consent of instructor and department chair.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.umsl.edu/

Phone Number:

(314) 516-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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