Philosophy of Crime and Punishment
SLN #: 83062Course Prefix: LAW-791
Course Section: 030
Credit Hours: 2
Instructor(s): Murphy
Course Books: View List of Books
Course Description:
The Philosophy of Crime and Punishment (2 credits). This seminar will involve discussions of some of the books and essays that are, in the judgment of the instructor, the most significant contributions made to criminal law theory in the 20th and early 21st centuries. These readings will explore such topics as the nature of punishment, the justification of punishment, the decision to criminalize, the role of personal blameworthiness in assigning punishment by statute or in sentencing decisions, the kind and amount of punishment, excuses and justifications, and possible alternatives to punishment.
Additional Information:
Credit Hours: 2
Grading Option: Letter Grade Only
Written Assignment: None
Graduation Writing Requirement: No
Flexible/Upper-Level Writing Requirement: No
Skills Requirement: No
Simulation Course: No
Experiential Learning: No
Seminar: No
Prerequisite: None
Special Withdrawal Course: No
Limited Enrollment Number: 8
Final Exam Given: Yes
Final Exam Type: Take-Home
Mid Term Or Other Exam: None
Paper Or In-Class Presentation: None
Participation Points: Yes
Attendance Policy: Per Statement Of Student Policies
Additional Attendance Policy: ATTENDANCE REQUIRED. CONSULT LAW SCHOOL POLICIES FOR PENALTIES FOR POOR ATTENDANCE.
* The law school has a policy that is used to calculate credit hours. Please see the Statement of Student Policies.