Postgraduate Course: Philosophy of Law MSc (PHIL11056)
Course Outline
| School | School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Availability | Available to all students |
| SCQF Credits | 20 |
ECTS Credits | 10 |
| Summary | 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 PHIL10094 Philosophy of Law
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
| High Demand Course? |
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Course Delivery Information
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Learning Outcomes
| To develop further the philosophical skills, and to extend as well as deepen the philosophical knowledge, acquired in previous philosophy courses.
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Additional Information
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Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Allan Hazlett
Tel: (0131 6)50 3654
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Course secretary | Miss Lynsey Buchanan
Tel: (0131 6)51 5002
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