POSC 475 - Seminar: Philosophies of Law: Theory and Practice

This course introduces students to philosophies of law as found in theories of natural law, international law, and positive law. It examines the question of whether there are universal norms of morality and justice that transcend the diversity of cultures and the claims of multiculturalism. It also examines the ‘higher law’ background of constitutions, legal systems, social movements, and international organizations. Readings will be selected from writings of classical Greek and Roman philosophers, medieval scholastics, modern creators of international law, the American founders, and contemporary philosophers of human rights and cultural relativism.

Credits: 1.00
Corequisite: None
Prerequisites: None
Major/Minor Restrictions: None
Class Restriction: None
Area of Inquiry: Social Relations,Inst.& Agents
Liberal Arts CORE: None

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