PY5315
Philosophy of Law
2018-2019
20
10
SCQF level 11
1
Academic year(s): 2018-2019
SCOTCAT credits : 20
ECTS credits : 10
Level : SCQF level 11
Semester: 1
Planned timetable:
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 focuses broadly on two questions: whether the law generates moral reasons and whether it should be used to enforce morality. No prior exposure to philosophy of law is presumed.
Weekly contact: 2 hours.
As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%
Re-assessment: New Coursework (5,000-word essay) = 100%