University Course Planner The University of Adelaide Australia

PHIL 2031 - Crime and Punishment

Career: Undergraduate
Units: 3
Term: 3910
Campus: North Terrace
Contact: Up to 3 hours per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange: Yes
Available for Non-Award Study: Yes
Pre-Requisite: At least 12 units of Level I undergraduate study
Incompatible: PHIL 2002 or PHIL 3002
Assessment: Tutorial presentation 20%, Essay (1750 words) 40%, Final examination 40%
Syllabus:

Crime and Punishment is an introduction to the philosophy of criminal law. The course critically engages with philosophical ideas and principles that have shaped liberal legal theory. We consider the nature and scope of law, the role of the community in sentencing, and the justification of punishment. A special focus will be areas where liberal theory encounters controversy, e.g., pornography (free speech conflicts with harm to women), the criminalization of drugs (moralism conflicts with autonomy). The course would suit law students interested in the foundations of their discipline, and anyone with an interest in legal or moral theory.

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3
0.125
          
  


Course Outline

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Critical Dates

Term Last Day to Add Online Census Date Last Day to WNF Last Day to WF
3910 Mon 18/03/2019 Sun 31/03/2019 Fri 10/05/2019 Fri 14/06/2019


Class Details

Enrolment Class: Lecture
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
10866 LE01 100 51 6 Mar - 10 Apr Wednesday 3pm - 6pm Barr Smith South, 534, Forum Lecture Theatre
1 May - 12 Jun Wednesday 3pm - 6pm Barr Smith South, 534, Forum Lecture Theatre