Postgraduate Course: Philosophy of Law MSc (PHIL11056)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
| Home subject area |
Philosophy |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None |
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| Course description |
This course will discuss a number of issues in the philosophy of law, among which may be any of the following. Must a putative law be morally good, or in conformity to 'natural law', for it to qualify as valid law? To what extent do judges have discretion in deciding cases? Should the law be used to enforce the moral views of the majority of society? What are legal rights and how, if at all, are they related to natural rights?
Shared with UG course U04125 Philosophy of Law
Venue: G6 Dugald Stewart Building |
Entry Requirements
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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| Additional Costs |
None |
Course Delivery Information
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
| To develop further the philosophical skills, and to extend as well as deepen the philosophical knowledge, acquired in previous philosophy courses. |
Assessment Information
| One 2,500 word essay |
| Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
| Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Campbell Brown
Tel:
Email: Campbell.Brown@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Miss Lynsey Buchanan
Tel: (0131 6)51 5002
Email: Lynsey.Buchanan@ed.ac.uk |
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