Philosophy 24 - Philosophy of Law

Institution:

Dartmouth College

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Description:

09W: 2 10W: 11 This course examines such topics as the concept of law, the dispute between natural law theorists and legal positivists, the relations between law and morality, criminal responsibility and legal punishment, and rights of the individual against the state. Attention will be paid to the relevance of legal theory to contemporary legal controversies. Open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors, and to first-year students by permission. Dist: TMV; WCult: W. Crocker.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.dartmouth.edu

Phone Number:

(603) 646-1110

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Quarter

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