PHIL 3327 - Philosophy of Law

Credits: 3 Class: 3 Lab: 0
Prerequisite(s): 3 hours of Philosophy or junior standing, or instructor consent.
This class will use the tools of philosophical analysis to examine central issues in the field of Law. Topics of investigation will include: the value of the adversarial approach to law, how laws are interpreted, the relationship between law and morality, how criminals are sentenced, and the purpose of punishment. We will also look at particular legal issues, such free speech and same-sex marriage.