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10S: 11 Jurisprudence is the theory of law-not of a particular body of laws but of law in general. In this course, we explore a variety of approaches to some of the fundamental questions in jurisprudence: Are laws rooted in human nature, in social customs, or in the will of the sovereign authority How are laws made, interpreted, and enforced Can morality be legislated Readings and lectures will draw on both philosophical arguments and legal case-studies to explore these and other questions. Dist: TMV. Murphy.
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09S: 12 The perennial questions of political thought include: who should rule and what is justice The ancient world provides two radically different answers to these questions-that of classical philosophy (represented here by Aristotle) and that of the Bible. After contrasting these two ancient perspectives, we then turn to the medieval attempts (by St. Augustine and by St. Thomas Aquinas) to synthesize Greek philosophy and Biblical faith. What is the relation of divine law to human law What do we owe to God and what to Caesar Is justice based on human reason or on faith in God Prerequisite: Government 6, or course work in ancient Greek philosophy. Dist: TMV. Murphy.
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Not offered in 2008-2009; may be offered in 2009-2010 This course complements Government 63, presenting the major themes in Western political philosophy from the Reformation to the twentieth century. The natural right tradition, which has served as the basis of liberal democracy, will be examined at its origin (Hobbes' Leviathan) along with Rousseau's revision and criticism of classical liberalism (First and Second Discourses, Social Contract). Then the historicist tradition-the major alternative which has dominated European thought since the French Revolution-will be studied first in Hegel's Philosophy of Right, then in Marx's transformation of the Hegelian dialectic (Critique of Hegelian Philosophy of Right, 1844 M.S.S., and German Ideology). As in Government 63, lecture-discussions will focus closely on the texts of the four philosophers being studied while relating them to the development of modern political thought and contemporary social scieWhile Government 63 and 64 form a sequence, either may be taken separately. Dist: TMV. Swaine, Turner.
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09F: 10A This course covers some of the main themes of the American Constitution with a particular emphasis on constitutional history, structure, interpretation, development and theory. Areas covered include: federalism, separation of powers, judicial review, slavery and Reconstruction. Open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Dist: SOC; WCult: W. Bedi.
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08F, 09F, 10S: 2A This course examines the normative and constitutional (textual) bases for protecting certain civil liberties or rights in the United States. The aim is not only to learn the constitutional language of civil liberties but also to think critically about it. Areas covered include: property, race, sex, abortion, religious and cultural rights, sexual freedom and "alternative" marriage, and animal rights. Open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors . WCult: W . Bedi.
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09S: 2A This course examines how gender and law in the United States are used to confer rights, create obligations, and define identities. We explore the theoretical, historical, and empirical basis for gender in law, and pay particular attention to how and when gender-based laws have changed over time. Specific topics covered include, for example, federal legislation on educational and workplace equity, constitutional doctrines of equality and privacy, and state policies on family law, criminal responsibility, and domestic violence. We analyze the relationship between gender politics, legal theory, legal doctrine, and social policy. We also ask whether the gender of legal actors (litigants, lawyers, judges) makes a difference in their reasoning or decision-making. Prerequisite: Government 3 or a law course strongly recommended. Dist: SOC; W Cult: W. Bohmer.
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09S: 10A This course will focus on the constitutional, statutory and jurisprudential rules of law that make up the field of Federal Indian Law. Attention will be given to the historical framework from which the rules were derived. After tracing the development of the underlying legal doctrines that are prominent today, the course will turn to a consideration of subject-specified areas of Indian law, including hunting and fishing rights, water rights, and preservation of religious and cultural rights. Dist: SOC; WCult: NW. Duthu.
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All terms: Arrange Independent work under the direction of a member of the Department. Open to honors students and to other qualified students. Those interested should discuss their plans with a prospective faculty advisor and must submit written statements of their proposed work to the departmental office before electing the course.
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The following seminars will be offered in 2008-2010. Seminars are numbered according to Department subfield: 83 for seminars in American Government, 84 for Comparative Politics, 85 for International Relations, and 86 for Political Theory and Public Law. Seminars that may count in either of two subfields, or which come from outside the Department, are numbered 81. For details concerning individual seminars and their prerequisites consult the Department. Please check the Department website at http://www.dartmouth.edu/~govt/ for further information. Dist: Varies.
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3.00 Credits
(Comparative or International Relations) Dist: SOC or INT; WCult: NW. Vandewalle.
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