2017-2018 / PHIL1102-1

Introduction to law philosophy

Duration

45h Th

Number of credits

 Bachelor in law5 crédits 
 Master in law (120 ECTS)5 crédits 
 Extra courses intended for exchange students (Erasmus, ...)5 crédits 

Lecturer

Antoine Janvier

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Organisation and examination

Teaching in the second semester

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents

The course aims to initiate students in philosophical reflection through the study of the main theories of natural law and the controversy that this has given rise to from Antiquity to the present day.
The course also aims to provide an understanding of a range of major contemporary social and political problems (neoliberalism, racism, the crisis relating to the idea of progress).

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

The students will be initiated into philosophical culture, but also by showing them the current philosophical standpoint of the different doctrines, they will be encouraged to ask questions about the nature of law and politics.

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

not available

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning)

45 hoursin the second term. The course will be taught on Mondays Fridays from 13:30 to 15:30  and Fridays frm 16.00 to 18.00.
Repetitions. Repetitions will be organized during the second term-the hour and frequency has yet to be decided with the students, the student supervisor and the lecturer.

Recommended or required readings

PowerPoint presentations of the course are available on MyULg after each session.
Reference work: Edouard Delruelle, De l'Homme et du Citoyen. Introduction to political philosophy, De Boeck, 2014)

Assessment methods and criteria

An written exam in June and September.

Work placement(s)

Organizational remarks

Contacts

Antoine.Janvier@ulg.ac.be