Philosophy of Law
General
Course Subject Code
POLS
Course Number
4100
Course Title
Philosophy of Law
Course Description
This course examines the nature and purpose of law, legal interpretations, obligation to obey the law, and foundations of legal authority. Focus is given to major schools of jurisprudence, such as legal positivism and natural law theory, with emphasis on classic and contemporary issues in legal political philosophy such as justice, equality under the law, and the relationship between law and morality. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1101, ENGL 1102, and POLS 1101 with a minimum grade of C.