Monash University Handbook 2011 Undergraduate - Unit

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Notes

Synopsis

The unit deals with moral and political aspects of law, including the differences between moral and legal obligation, the nature of legal rules and principles and the relation between law and morals. Particular attention will be paid to recent controversies. www.arts.monash.edu.au/phil/undergraduate/

Assessment

Written work: 100% (4500 words) - One written piece may be replaced by a 2 hour Exam (50%)

Contact hours

2 hour (1 x 2 hour seminar) per week

This unit applies to the following area(s) of study

Philosophy

Prerequisites

First-year Philosophy followed by any second-year Philosophy unit or by two compulsory law units.