College of Social Sciences and International Studies
Philosophy of Law
Module PHL3061 for 2022/3
Module PHL3061 for 2022/3
- Overview
- Aims and Learning Outcomes
- Module Content
- Indicative Reading List
- Assessment
Undergraduate Module Descriptor
PHL3061: Philosophy of Law
This module descriptor refers to the 2022/3 academic year.
Module Content
Syllabus Plan
Whilst the module’s precise content may vary from year to year, it is envisaged that the syllabus will cover some or all of the following topics:
Positivism v Natural Law Theory (e.g. Hart, Dworkin, Raz, Finnis, Fuller)
Legal Realism, Critical Legal Studies and Critical Race Theory
Legal Reasoning and Judicial Interpretation
Theories of Punishment (e.g. retributivism, deterrentism, abolitionism)
Learning and Teaching
This table provides an overview of how your hours of study for this module are allocated:
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | 128 |
...and this table provides a more detailed breakdown of the hours allocated to various study activities:
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activity | 22 | Weekly 2-hour lectures/seminars or 1 hour lecture + 1 hour seminar' |
| Guided Independent Study | 40 | Assigned readings associated with each tutorial |
| Guided Independent Study | 88 | Preparation of Assigned Essays |
Online Resources
This module has online resources available via ELE (the Exeter Learning Environment).
