PHIL 314 A: Philosophy of Crime and Punishment

Spring 2025
Meeting:
MW 12:30pm - 2:20pm / MEB 242
SLN:
18633
Section Type:
Lecture
Instructor:
REQUIRED BACKGROUND: PREVIOUS PHILOSOPHY WRITING CREDIT COURSE
Catalog Description:
Examination of philosophical theories regarding criminal habits and punishment and the philosophical problems connected with specific topics in criminal law. Examines proper subject matter of criminal law (drug use, pornography, euthanasia); limits of criminal sanctions; crime and privilege (corporate crime, white-collar crime, blackmail); justifications for punishment; mercy; and execution. Course equivalent to: T PHIL 314.
GE Requirements Met:
Social Sciences (SSc)
Writing (W)
Credits:
5.0
Status:
Active
Last updated:
May 8, 2025 - 12:31 pm