MONASH UNIVERSITY FACULTY HANDBOOKS

Arts Undergraduate Handbook 1996

Published by Monash University

Clayton, Victoria 3168, Australia

Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996

PHL3610

Philosophy of law

Richard Holton

8 points + 2 hours per week + First semester + Clayton + Prerequisites: First-year philosophy followed by any two eight-point second-year philosophy subjects or by two compulsory law subjects, unless special permission is given by head of department

Synopsis The subject 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 the implications for legal theory of recent Australian High Court decisions, including Mabo and those concerning implied rights.

Assessment Written (6000 words): 100% + Optional replacement of one essay by a 3-hour examination

Prescribed texts

Dworkin R Law's empire Fontana
A collection of readings available from the department

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