PS 350 - Law and Morality

Institution:

Baker University

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Description:

The purpose of this course is to examine selected problems concerning the nature of law and its relation to morality. Topics to be addressed may include one or more of the following: (i) the moral limits of the law, (ii) moral issues in constitutional law, (iii) the nature of law, and (iv) legal ethics. Issues to be discussed under these topics may include "What is law " "How is it related to morality " "What are the moral limits of governmental coercion " "Is the practice of law inherently immoral " Additionally, issues in constitutional law relating to topics such as abortion, capital punishment, affirmative action, and gay rights may be covered, as well as the moral, historical and political basis of the United States Constitution. Prerequisite: One course in Philosophy or Political Science or permission of instructor. (Cross-listed as PH

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.bakeru.edu

Phone Number:

(800) 873-4282

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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