Philosophy of law
Chin Liew Ten
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
Objectives To promote the understanding of the relationship between law and morality, with particular reference to the nature of legal rules and principles and their modes of identification.
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 recent controversies.
Assessment Written (6000 words): 100%
* Optional replacement of one
essay by a 3-hour examination
Prescribed texts
A collection of readings available from the department
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