Clarkie Catalog

PHIL270

PHILOSOPHY OF LAW

Clark Core DI Diversity and InclusionVP Values Perspective
Offered in a current or upcoming term. Official schedule
Other titles (3)
  • Philosophy of Law
  • SEMINAR:PHIL OF LAW
  • SEMINAR: PHIL OF LAW
Department
Philosophy
Terms offered
27
Data refreshed
Jun 30, 2026

Description

Examines fundamental questions in philosophy of law, such as: What is the source and purpose of law? What is the nature of judicial reasoning, and is it subjective or governed by some set of principles? How do alternative theories of law explain rights, duties, liability, responsibility and so forth? What is the relationship between liberty, privacy and justice? Readings include selections from legal theory and a variety of contemporary court decisions.

Syllabi

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Offerings and forecast 2016–2026

1996
2026
Sections by year and season
YearFallSpringSummerIntersession
2030 2030 Fall: 36% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 4 of 9 fall terms since 2018. Department course count falling about 4% per year. 2030 Spring: 19% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 5 of 9 spring terms since 2018. Department course count falling about 6% per year. Department faculty is about 14% below its recent average. 2030 Summer: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 9 summer terms since 2018. 2030 Intersession: 8% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 6 intersession terms since 2020.
2029 2029 Fall: 37% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 4 of 10 fall terms since 2017. Department course count falling about 3% per year. 2029 Spring: 20% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 5 of 10 spring terms since 2017. Department course count falling about 5% per year. Department faculty is about 14% below its recent average. 2029 Summer: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 10 summer terms since 2017. 2029 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017.
2028 2028 Fall: 40% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 5 of 11 fall terms since 2016. Department course count falling about 3% per year. 2028 Spring: 20% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 5 of 11 spring terms since 2016. Department course count falling about 4% per year. Department faculty is about 13% below its recent average. 2028 Summer: 5% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 11 summer terms since 2016. 2028 Intersession: 7% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017.
2027 2027 Fall: 49% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 6 of 12 fall terms since 2015. 2027 Spring: 21% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 5 of 12 spring terms since 2015. Department course count falling about 3% per year. Department faculty is about 13% below its recent average. 2027 Summer: 5% chance, high confidence. Offered in 0 of 12 summer terms since 2015. 2027 Intersession: 6% chance, medium confidence. Offered in 0 of 7 intersession terms since 2017.
2026 1 section Not offered Not offered No data
2025 1 section Not offered Not offered Not offered
2024 1 section Not offered Not offered Not offered
2023 1 section 1 section Not offered Not offered
2022 Not offered 1 section Not offered Not offered
2021 Not offered 1 section Not offered Not offered
2020 Not offered 1 section Not offered Not offered
2019 Not offered 1 section Not offered No data
2018 Not offered Not offered Not offered No data
2017 Not offered Not offered Not offered Not offered
2016 1 section Not offered Not offered No data
Forecast Under 15% 15–39% 40–69% 70–89% 90%+ Not enough history
Fall Spring Summer Intersession More sections Not offered No data

Meeting times

Recent first
  • Mon, Wed, 4:15 PM–5:30 PM Philosophy House PHSEM 2026
  • Tue, Thu, 4:15 PM–5:30 PM Philosophy House PHSEM 2025
  • Tue, 2:50 PM–5:50 PM Philosophy House PHSEM 201120102009
  • Thu, 2:50 PM–5:50 PM Philosophy House PHSEM 2008
  • Tue, 2:50 PM–5:50 PM Philosophy House PHSEM 200520042004
  • Tue, 2:40 PM–5:40 PM Philosophy House PHSEM 200320001999199819961996
Credit-bearing sections of PHIL270
TermProfessorTypeCreditsEnrollmentCRN
Fall 2026Jennifer K. GreeneLecture1 13 of 25 enrolled22325
Fall 2025Jennifer K. GreeneLecture1 13 of 25 enrolled22325
Fall 2024Jennifer K. GreeneLecture1 10 of 25 enrolled22325
Fall 2023Jennifer K. GreeneLecture1 18 of 25 enrolled22325
Spring 2023Jennifer K. GreeneLecture1 13 of 25 enrolled30806
Spring 2022Arden AliLecture1 17 of 25 enrolled30806
Spring 2021Arden AliOnline1 23 of 25 enrolled37164
Spring 2020Arden AliLecture1 14 of 25 enrolled37164
Spring 2019Wes W. DeMarcoLecture1 12 of 25 enrolled37164
Fall 2016Judith W. DeCewLecture1 9 of 20 enrolled20570
Fall 2015Judith W. DeCewLecture1 10 of 20 enrolled20570
Fall 2014Judith W. DeCewLecture1 9 of 20 enrolled20570
Fall 2013Judith W. DeCewLecture1 16 of 20 enrolled20570
Fall 2012Judith W. DeCewLecture1 14 of 20 enrolled20570
Fall 2011Judith W. DeCewLecture1 19 of 20 enrolled20570
Fall 2010Judith W. DeCewLecture1 15 of 20 enrolled27625
Fall 2009Judith W. DeCewLecture1 9 of 20 enrolled26300
Spring 2008Judith W. DeCewLecture1 14 of 20 enrolled36094
Fall 2005Judith W. DeCewSeminar/Proseminar1 12 of 20 enrolled22257
Fall 2004Judith W. DeCewSeminar/Proseminar1 11 of 20 enrolled22257
Spring 2004Judith W. DeCewSeminar/Proseminar1 12 of 20 enrolled31350
Spring 2003Judith W. DeCewLecture1 9 of 15 enrolled37141
Spring 2000Judith W. DeCewLecture1 10 of 99 enrolled34519
Spring 1999Judith W. DeCewLecture1 12 of 99 enrolled32585
Spring 1998Judith W. DeCewLecture1 10 of 99 enrolled32585
Fall 1996Judith W. DeCewLecture1 12 of 99 enrolled21501
Spring 1996Judith W. DeCewLecture1 9 of 999 enrolled30341