2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

PH 281 Law, Politics and Society

This course examines the role of law in society through philosophical texts. It explores questions such as when and how the law should intervene in people’s lives and whether disobedience can ever be justified. By engaging with historical perspectives, students will critically analyze the relationship between law, morality, and authority.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Any 3-credit Philosophy course - Must be completed prior to taking this course.