PSI 2244 - Philosophy of Law

Credits: 4
Law and justice are topics that invade every aspect of our society. Philosophy of Law explores the relationships between these concepts and their impact on society as a whole and the individual. This course approaches these topics in several different ways –textual readings from the philosophers who have made this their focus; reading of actual cases, lecture and discussion the real world workings of our legal system. Students are confronted with current legal cases in order to understand the application of the law, its origin and its consequences.
McDaniel Plan: Textual Analysis