PHIL 2220 Philosophy and Law

3 credit hours

Considers controversies about the law in general and the U.S. system in particular. Questions may include: What is law? What should the law prohibit (e.g., abortion, drug use, prostitution, cloning)? Is there a moral obligation to obey the law? Can civil disobedience be justified? How do we justify punishing those who break the law? Is capital punishment morally justifiable?

  • Spring 2024
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Monday – Friday
8:00am to 5:00pm

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We are located at the corner of University Avenue and 15th Street in a white brick building.

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1505 University Avenue
University of Colorado Boulder
178 UCB
Boulder, Colorado
80309-0178