The main objective of this unit is to provide a critical understanding of the fundamental principles of legal theory and philosophy of law. The unit will discuss, in particular, the concept of law, the notions of obligation, authority, and legitimacy of law; the main theories of legal interpretation; the special role of the concept of rights in legal theory, and the principles determining the moral limits of legal coercion. The learning objectives and outcomes are: To help students understand the key concepts regarding philosophy of law; to equip students with capacity to conduct critical analysis of specific controversial issues regarding philosophy of law; to assist students in appreciating variety of approaches to philosophy of law in the world today.
Unit details and rules
Unit code | LAWS6308 |
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Academic unit | Law |
Credit points | 6 |
Prohibitions
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None |
Prerequisites
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None |
Corequisites
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None |
Assumed knowledge
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None |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | No |
Teaching staff
Coordinator | Wojciech Sadurski, wojciech.sadurski@sydney.edu.au |
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Lecturer(s) | Wojciech Sadurski, wojciech.sadurski@sydney.edu.au |