Instructor Class Description

Time Schedule:

• Summer Quarter 2008
• Autumn Quarter 2008

Ronald M Moore
PHIL 114
Seattle Campus

Philosophical Issues in the Law

Analysis and critical assessment of various philosophical issues in law and legal reasoning. Material drawn from actual law cases, as well as writings by contemporary philosophers of law and lawyers. Topics include criminal responsibility, civil disobedience, abortion, enforcement of morals. Special legal or philosophical training not required.

Class description

Analysis and critical assessment of various philosophical issues in law and legal reasoning. Material drawn from actual law cases, as well as writings by contemporary philosophers of law and lawyers. Topics include criminal responsibility, civil disobedience, abortion, enforcement of morals. Special legal or philosophical training not required.

Student learning goals

General method of instruction

Recommended preparation

Special legal or philosophical training not required.

Class assignments and grading

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