Philosophy of Law
PHIL 273
Spring 2007
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01
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| Crosslisting:
FGSS 284 |
Historically there have been two dominant yet conflicting traditions regarding the appropriate role of the law in protecting liberty and privacy and promoting equality. One tradition maintains that the state is only justified in interfering with the choices and conduct of individuals when they result in harm to others. The other tradition suggests that there are additional reasons, such as the preservation of public morality that can justify legal restrictions on individual choice and conduct. The conflict between these two enduring traditions is nowhere more apparent that in case law on sexual conduct. In this course we will read, discuss, and argue about some of the most notable cases on abortion, lesbian and gay sex, pornography, and sexual harassment. Students will be expected to engage in both legal and philosophical research and argumentation. |
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Essential Capabilities:
Ethical Reasoning, Speaking |
| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS PHIL |
| Course Format: Lecture/Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (FGSS)(HRAD-MN)(PHIL)(PHIL-Social Jus) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
L. Gruen and G. E. Panichas (eds.), SEX, MORALITY, AND THE LAW (Routledge, 1997) --- SML
and readings to be determined, online cases and addtional articles
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Examinations and Assignments:
Case position papers, take home midterm, final exam, mock court. |
| Instructor(s): Gruen,Lori Times: ..T.R.. 10:30AM-11:50AM; Location: FISK404; |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 25 | | SR major: 4 | JR major: 4 | | |
| Seats Available: 3 | GRAD: 0 | SR non-major: 6 | JR non-major: 5 | SO: 6 | FR: 0 |
| Drop/Add Enrollment Requests | | | | | |
| Total Submitted Requests: 6 | 1st Ranked: 0 | 2nd Ranked: 2 | 3rd Ranked: 0 | 4th Ranked: 1 | Unranked: 3 |
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