Philosophy 245 - Introduction to the Philosophy of Law

Intro Philos of Law

Spring
2026
01
4.00
Juan Sebastian Ospina

M 3:05 PM - 4:20 PM; W 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM

Smith College
PHI-245-01-202603
jospina@smith.edu
This is an introductory course to the field of philosophy of law. This course introduces students to both contemporary legal theory and a critical philosophical approach to the law from a decolonial and critical race theory. The course is structured into three parts: investigating the nature of law; studying the connection of normative notions (e.g., "authority," "rights," and "powers") with the realm of morality; and focusing on issues of race and the law, and alternative conceptions of property rights. Enrollment limited to 30.
Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.
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