An introduction to philosophical issues regarding law and its relation to morality. Issues to be explored concern the nature and validity of law and the law's proper limits in relation to topics such as freedom of expression, pornography, the definition of family and marriage, civil disobedience, abortion and capital punishment. Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hoursPrerequisite(s): 3 credit units in philosophy or completion of 18 credit units at the university level or permission of the instructor.
An introduction to philosophical issues regarding law and its relation to morality. Issues to be explored concern the nature and validity of law and the law's proper limits in relation to topics such as freedom of expression, pornography, the definition of family and marriage, civil disobedience, abortion and capital punishment. Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hoursPrerequisite(s): 3 credit units in philosophy or completion of 18 credit units at the university level or permission of the instructor.
