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PHIL2645: Philosophy of Law
2020 unit information
This unit will analyse a range of theoretical and practical issues in the philosophy of law, both historical and contemporary. Issues addressed may include: legal obligation; punishment; legal responsibility; legal exclusion, including exclusion of race, gender, and class; citizenship; rule of law; legal pluralism; the nature of rights and duties; autonomy; and the relations between law and morality.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Philosophy
| Code | PHIL2645 |
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| Academic unit | Philosophy |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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12 credit points at 1000 level in Philosophy |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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PHIL2510 or PHIL2604 or PHIL3510 |
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. demonstrate an advanced understanding of philosophical issues relating to law
- LO2. demonstrate an advanced understanding of the relation of individual to state
- LO3. appreciate the social and cultural complexities that affect legal practices
- LO4. appreciate jurisprudential conflict and resolution
- LO5. demonstrate an improvement in critical thinking and analytical skills
- LO6. demonstrate an improvement in communication skills, especially clarity of communication
- LO7. demonstrate an improved ability to collaborate with others
- LO8. demonstrate sympathy, empathy, and fairmindedness.
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