PHI 15 - Law,Philosophy,and Public Life:An Introduction

Institution:

Hofstra University

Subject:

Philosophy

Description:

Semester Hours: 3 Fall, Spring A study of major philosophical accounts of the just uses of the law. These include libertarianism, liberalism, social democracy, republicanism, conservatism and postmodernism. These accounts are used to explore three legal debates of current interest, for example, increased penalties for hate crimes, alternative sentencing, physician-assisted suicide, the legal standing of animals and the environment, gay marriage, faith-based initiatives, and the rights of the disabled.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.hofstra.edu

Phone Number:

(516) 463-6600

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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