POLITICAL SCIENCE 264 - Legal Theory

Institution:

Hobart William Smith Colleges

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Description:

This course addresses the relationship between liberalism and democracy, as well as the question of law's relation to justice. The course engages in a critical inquiry into the values and weaknesses of law as a mechanism for seeking justice. Among the questions asked: is it possible or desirable for independent law to serve as a neutral ground for resolving conflict What is the value of rights Is liberal law inclusive and tolerant of diversity Is democracy Should we aspire to tolerance and diversity What is democracy and does liberalism assist or hinder it Should we assist or hinder democracy Should we seek to escape the limits of law in order to do justice (Passavant, offered alternate years; subfield: TH).

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.HWS.EDU

Phone Number:

(315) 781-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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