SMNR: Philosophy of Criminal Law

Registration Status: Open

Course Information

Registration Information

Meeting Times

Day Time
THU 3:55 - 5:45 pm

Evaluation Method

Type Date Time Location
Paper

Description

This seminar will be a study of philosophical questions concerning punishment and responsibility in the criminal law. These questions include the nature of punishment, its justification, proportionality,  the compatibility of criminal responsibility with a scientific world view, and the compatibility of mens rea as a condition of criminality with deterrence as an aim of punishment.

Important Class Changes

Date Updated
03/17/2026 Room(s) changed