A study of philosophical issues raised by law such as the relation of law to morality, obligation to obey the law, paternalism, censorship and free speech. 3750 Social and Political Philosophy. A study of classic and contemporary treatments of justice, authority, the relations between individual and community, the meaning of freedom and equality, power and violence, and race and gender. 3760 Crime and Punishment. A philosophical study of topics such as crime, responsibility, justice and punishment.
Special attention is paid to current practices in the criminal justice system.
4060 Topics in the Philosophy of Language. Course may be repeated as topics vary. 4210 Ancient Philosophy Seminar. An intensive study of the texts and arguments of Presocratic philosophers, Plato, Aristotle, or Hellenistic philosophers. Course may be repeated as topics vary.