LLM Legal and Political Theory
Course Overview
This interdisciplinary course, offered with the Departments of Philosophy and Politics, investigates the foundational principles of political authority and legal obligation. Students will grapple with enduring questions about the right to rule, the duty to obey, and how to achieve a just society amidst deep disagreement. Through the study of both historical and contemporary theorists, the course delves into the core issues that define political and legal philosophy.
Key Program Highlights
- Examine the moral basis of political authority and the citizen's obligation to obey the law
- Explore classic and modern texts from leading political and legal theorists
- Investigate how societies can achieve peaceful coexistence despite profound ideological differences
- Analyze the relationship and tensions between legal systems and political power
- Develop critical reasoning skills through the analysis of complex philosophical arguments
Course Overview
This interdisciplinary course, offered with the Departments of Philosophy and Politics, investigates the foundational principles of political authority and legal obligation. Students will grapple with enduring questions about the right to rule, the duty to obey, and how to achieve a just society amidst deep disagreement. Through the study of both historical and contemporary theorists, the course delves into the core issues that define political and legal philosophy.
Key Program Highlights
- Examine the moral basis of political authority and the citizen's obligation to obey the law
- Explore classic and modern texts from leading political and legal theorists
- Investigate how societies can achieve peaceful coexistence despite profound ideological differences
- Analyze the relationship and tensions between legal systems and political power
- Develop critical reasoning skills through the analysis of complex philosophical arguments
