University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 20

ECTS credits : 10

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: 2

Planned timetable: 11.00 am - 1.00 pm Mon

This module covers the relationship between morality and the law, while also attending to whether the various understandings of that relationship are compatible with classic political principles such as the harm principle and the principle of liberal neutrality. It examines the question of whether the law generates moral reasons and whether it should be used to enforce morality, with this latter question being discussed both in the abstract and with respect to three case-studies: exploitation, coercion and blackmail. No prior exposure to philosophy of law is presumed.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 2 hours.

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%


Re-assessment: New Coursework (5,000-word essay) = 100%

Personnel

Module coordinator: Dr B A Sachs-Cobbe
Module teaching staff: Dr B Sachs