Based on a selection of both historical and contemporary texts, this course examines key issues in legal and social philosophy, such as: the nature of law and its relation to morality, the conditions of legitimate political authority, conceptions of rights, the limits of the authority of the state over the individual, the justification of punishment and arguments for free speech.
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| Dönem | Course CPA | |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-2025 Spring | 3.85 | 1 sec · 4 öğr |
| 2023-2024 Spring | 3.88 | 1 sec · 5 öğr |
| 2022-2023 Spring | 3.67 | 1 sec · 6 öğr |
| 2021-2022 Spring | 3.90 | 1 sec · 6 öğr |
| 2020-2021 Spring | 4.00 | 1 sec · 2 öğr |
| 2019-2020 Spring | 4.00 | 1 sec · 3 öğr |
| 2017-2018 Spring | 3.85 | 1 sec · 4 öğr |
Aggregate course GPA — Bilkent STARS'tan public data. Hoca-bazlı per-section detayı için STARS evaluation report →. Öğrenci anket cevapları KVKK kapsamında defter'de tutulmaz.
A student is assigned an FZ grade if they cannot obtain a grade of 59 or above.
The use of generative AI is not permitted for any aspect of this course, including research, writing, and proofreading. AI-powered writing assistance tools, such as Grammarly and QuillBot, are also prohibited. If you are unsure whether a tool is allowed, please consult your course instructor.
Introduction: The Nuremberg trial and the limits of legal authority Natural law vs legal positivism I: What is law? Validity and authority Natural law vs legal positivism II: Unjust law and the rule of law Natural law vs legal positivism III: Responsibility and authority Legal obligation I: The principle of fair play Legal obligation II: Consent, coercion, and disobedience Rights I: Will theory vs. interest theory Rights II: Children's rights Harm and liberty I: Harm principle Harm and liberty II: Freedom of expression Harm and liberty III: Hate speech Global justice and international law I: Authority, war, and intervention Global justice and international law II: Collective responsibility and responsibility to protect (R2P) Review ECTS - Workload Table: Activities Number Hours Workload Course hours 14 3 42 Homework 12 4,5 54 Project (2 Term papers) 1 18 18 Individual or group work 12 3 36 Total Workload: 150 Total Workload / 30: 150 / 30 5 ECTS Credits of the Course: 5 Type of Course: Lecture - Seminar (where students are attendees) - Seminar (where students are presenters) Course Material: Written - LMS (Moodle, etc) Teaching Methods: Lecture - Seminar - Presentations - Assignment