PHI 254 - Philosophy of Law

Institution:

Wheeling Jesuit University

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Description:

This course examines the meanings, bases, purposes, sources, implications and types of law. Questions addressed include:What is legal positivism and mere penalism? Are law and morality related? Are civil laws necessarily just? Can civil disobedience ever be justified? How are law and authority connected? Upon what conditions does the legislative process depend? Should judges make laws?

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.wju.edu

Phone Number:

(304) 243-2000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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