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030067 KU Basic Questions of Legal Philosophy and Legal Ethics (2024S)

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 3 - Rechtswissenschaften
Continuous assessment of course work
MIXED
Moodle

Registration/Deregistration

Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 40 participants
Language: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Wednesday 13.03. 10:00 - 11:00 Seminarraum SEM62 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum 6.OG (Kickoff Class)
  • Wednesday 20.03. 09:30 - 12:00 Hörsaal U22 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG2
  • Wednesday 10.04. 09:30 - 12:00 Hörsaal U22 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG2
  • Wednesday 17.04. 09:30 - 12:00 Digital
  • Wednesday 24.04. 09:30 - 12:00 Digital
  • Wednesday 08.05. 09:30 - 12:00 Hörsaal U17 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
  • Wednesday 15.05. 09:30 - 12:00 Hörsaal U17 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
  • Wednesday 22.05. 09:30 - 12:00 Hörsaal U13 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1
  • Wednesday 29.05. 09:30 - 12:00 Hörsaal U13 Schottenbastei 10-16, Juridicum, KG1

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The course offers an introduction to the Philosophy of Law. On the one hand, it addresses the question of what "law" actually is. On the other hand, it deals with the question of whether law is just and on the basis of which criteria one can speak of a "just law". In doing so, he addresses the conditions for the validity of law, the relationship between law and morality, and the relationship between positive law and justice, and discusses these topics using practical examples such as civil disobedience against climate change. Special attention is given to the legitimacy of law and the state, highlighting the role of human rights as fundamental points of reference. Finally, the course looks at the justification of human rights, the question of their universal validity and current challenges, such as those posed by European refugee policy.

Assessment and permitted materials

Oral participation in the form of a discussion leader,
3-page reflection paper and
Final exam.

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Coherent presentation of issues in the context of the reflection paper.
Reproduction of material within the framework of the examination.

Examination topics

All required texts are available on Moodle.

Reading list

Elisabeth Holzleithner, Rechtsphilosophie. Einführung in die Rechtswissenschaften und ihre Methoden Teil III, Studienjahr 2023/24, Manz Verlag; Further documents will be made available in moodle.

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