Topic: Philosophy and Law
| Time | Days | Location | Instructor | GER | Credit | OPUS Class Number | Syllabus (Tentative) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1:00pm-4:00pm | Th | Tarbutton Hall 113C | J. Judd Owen. | WRT. | 4 | 13142 | TBA. |
This course will examine the place of law in the history of political philosophy, including classical, medieval and early modern political thought. We will discuss the relation between divine law and human law, the idea of natural law, the relation between the philosopher and the legal order, the political need for law, as well as difficulties with the idea of law as such. We will read works by Plato, Aristotle, Maimonides, Al-Farabi, Aquinas, and Hobbes.
Required Textbooks, Articles, and Resources
- 1983. Ethical Writings of Maimonides. ISBN: 9780486245225.Dover Publications
- 1998. Four Texts on Socrates. ISBN: 9780801485749.Cornell University Press
- 2000. Treatise on Law. ISBN: 9780872205482.Hackett Publishing
- 1994. Leviathan. ISBN: 9780872201774.Hackett Publishing
- 1997. New American Standard Bible. ISBN: 9781885217721.Foundation Publications
Grading
| Assignment/Exam | Details | % of Total Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance & Class Participation | NA | Unknown% |
| 2 Papers | NA | Unknown% |
| Final Examination | NA | Unknown% |
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