Introduction to philosophy of law
Important issues in legal philosophy range from abstract conceptual questions about the nature of law and legal systems, to normative questions about the relationship between law and morality, politics and other norms as well as the justification of various legal institutions. Although this course will deal with conceptual themes of philosophy of law especially in the first section, the course generally focusses on the practical and readily applicable aspects of the field.
Course code: FIXEN021
Professor: Isaac MuteloDESCRIPTION
This course will focus on some of the key legal theories, human rights and judicial systems of different countries and their practice, interpretation and application of law. The course will mainly deal with the customary law, sharia law and constitutional laws of different countries and the related legal practices. The course introduces one to some of the central issues and concepts in legal philosophy with the aim of helping one to readily appreciate the contribution philosophy can make in dealing with contemporary legal problems, issues and challenges.
Table of contents
- OVERVIEW
- OUTCOMES
- SECTION I: OVERVIEW OF PHILOSOPHY OF LAW
- SECTION II: ANALYTICAL JURISPRUDENCE (TRADITIONAL THEORIES OF LAW)
- SECTION III: RIGHTS, HUMAN RIGHTS AND CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS
- SECTION IV: CONSTITUTIONAL LAW
- SECTION V: CONSTITUTIONAL INTERPRETATION AND LAW OF EVIDENCE
- SECTION VI: CUSTOMARY LAW
- SECTION VII: ISLAM AND SHARIA LAW
- STUDY AND REVISION QUESTIONS