Philosophy of Law
1300-OG-PH-LAW-FS
This course will explore the relationship between law and injustice, focusing on theorising injustice but also on those injustices that originate in the law. Through readings in contemporary political and legal philosophy and political essays, but also legal provisions and legal cases, the class will consider: different types of injustice, such as structural, historical, epistemic, and indigenous; duties to resist injustice for victims, bystanders, and beneficiaries; and forms of responding to injustice, including anger, civil and uncivil disobedience, political violence and the legislative process.
Total student workload
Number or hours with the lecturer (conducted virtually via Microsoft Teams. Start date 20.X.2023):
- participation in the lectures - 30 hours
Individual time required for self study:
- Preparation for the test and classes – 70 hours
In total: 100 hours (4 ECTS)
Learning outcomes - knowledge
W1. Student gains knowledge about the leading issues of philosophy of law: Student knows major philosophical issues involved in the field of philosophy of law and is able to sort out and compare different themes according to existence of reciprocal links between them.
W2. Student reads representative texts that touch on main problems concerning philosophy of law.
Student becomes familiar with philosophical concepts supporting analysis of the main legal issues, he/she can assign them to specific authors and point out to philosophers dealing with particular subjects.
W3. Student is aware of the importance and significance – for science and society – of reflection on issues concerning philosophy of law:
Student is able to identify the relationship between the issues of epistemology and scientific and social problems. Student is able to assess the degree of interrelation between the theoretical and the practical aspects of discussed problems.
Learning outcomes - skills
U1. Student gains skills in analyzing scientific text and undertaking discussion on above-mentioned topics.
Student explores and analyzes scientific texts in the light of particular problems, he/she can present them and be critical about them.
U2. Student gains skills in the efficient use of specialized terminology and presenting workable hypotheses within above-mentioned topics.
Student can present the arguments from selected texts and independently problematize selected issues in the philosophy of law.
Learning outcomes - social competencies
K1. Student gains skills in examining scientific problems and be critical about them.
K2. Student gains skills in reproducing the arguments of the selected texts and self problematizing selected issues of contemporary discourse of philosophy of law.
K3. Student gains skills in indicating relationships between the issues of epistemology and scientific and social problems. Understanding their mutual influence and shaping ability to assess the degree of theoretical and practical problems.
Teaching methods
Lecture and conversation with students
Prerequisites
Good knowledge of English
Course coordinators
Assessment criteria
Written essay (take home assignment).
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