Module Details
Module Code: |
LAWS C3412 |
Module Title:
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Jurisprudence 1
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Title:
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Jurisprudence 1
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Module Level:: |
8 |
Module Coordinator: |
Eileen Doyle
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Module Author:: |
John Tully
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Module Description: |
The aim of this module is to provide students an understanding of the philosophical foundations and theories of law; the nature of jurisprudence and its terminology; the major theories of jurisprudential thought, for example natural law, utilitarianism and positivism, examined through the writings of major authors in the field; the nature and role of law within society; concepts of justice and morality and the social contract, and the philosophical basis of various common law principles. Students will also be introduced to, and encouraged to reflect upon, questions of what makes for a valid system of binding laws, and the distinction between a just and an unjust legal system.
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Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
LO1 |
Define and explain the nature of jurisprudence |
LO2 |
Demonstrate an understanding of the historical relationship between the key jurists and schools
covered within the syllabus |
LO3 |
Critically examine and compare the work of such key jurists and schools |
LO4 |
Explain the strengths and weaknesses of the work of key jurists and schools |
Dependencies |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is recommended before enrolment in this module.
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No recommendations listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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No Co-requisite modules listed |
Additional Requisite Information
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No Co Requisites listed
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Indicative Content |
The nature of jurisprudence
Definition relevance; the philosophy of law; legal theory; the intersection between the philosophy of law and legal theory; the substantive context of jurisprudence
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Classical natural law
Naturalist theories; classical Greco-Roman natural law; the teleological analysis of Aristotle; the Judaeo-Christian dimension (Augustine and Aquinas); Christian Platonism (St Augustine); Christian Aristotelianism.
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Positivism
Classical legal positivism: Bentham, Austin, Kelsen; Bentham's concept of jurisprudence; the command theory of law; sanctions; Kelsen's pure theory of law; public international law and pure theory.
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Hart's Theory of Law
Hart's critique of the command theory; moral analysis of positive law; rules; obligation; primary and secondary rules; the rule of recognition; legal systems and officials; public international law in Hart's theory.
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The natural law revival – Fuller and Finnis
Fuller's procedural natural law; Finnis: the theory of natural rights; the moral nature of law; the continuing role of naturalist jurisprudence.
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Theories of Justice
Rawls: liberal distributive theory of justice; Nozick: just entitlements; justice, individuals, and society.
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Analytical Philosophy of Law
Dworkin's philosophy of law; Raz's philosophy of law; Dworkin and Raz on rules and principles; Dworkin's theory of law: the rights thesis, the right answer thesis, and law as integrity; Raz and the authority of law.
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Module Content & Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
End of Module Formal Examination | 100.00% |
AssessmentsFull Time
End of Module Formal Examination |
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Part Time
End of Module Formal Examination |
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Reassessment Requirement |
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.
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SETU Carlow Campus reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
Workload: Full Time |
Workload Type |
Workload Category |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
Lecture |
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Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
Estimated Learner Hours |
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Non Contact |
Independent Learning |
Every Week |
6.00 |
6 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
3.00 |
Workload: Part Time |
Workload Type |
Workload Category |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
Lecture |
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Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
1.50 |
1.5 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
1.50 |
Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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Raymond Wacks. Understanding Jurisprudence An Introduction to Legal Theory, Oxford.
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Penner & Melissaris. McCoubrey & White's Textbook on Jurisprudence, Oxford University Press.
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MDA Freeman. Lloyd’s Introduction to Jurisprudence, 8th ed, Sweet & Maxwell.
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J. G. Riddall. Jurisprudence, OUP, UK.
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Barron et al. Jurisprudence & Legal Theory, Commentary and Materials, OUP.
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Dennis Lloyd of Hampstead,Michael D. A. Freeman. Lloyd's Introduction to Jurisprudence.
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JE Penner. McCoubrey & White’s Textbook on Jurisprudence.
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Raymond Wacks. (2015), Understanding Jurisprudence, 4. 15, OUP, UK, [ISBN: 9780198723868].
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Tim Murphy. Western Jurisprudence, Round Hall.
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Raymond Wacks. (2009), Understanding Jurisprudence: An Introduction to Legal Theory, OUP Oxford; 2 edition.
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J. M. Kelly. (1992), A Short History of Western Legal Theory, Clarendon Press.
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John Finnis. (2011), Natural Law and Natural Rights, OUP Oxford; 2 edition.
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Ronald Dworkin. (1998), Law's Empire, Hart Publishing.
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H. L. A Hart. (1997), The Concept of Law, Clarendon Press.
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A. Mitchell Polinsky. (2003), An Introduction to Law and Economics, Third edition, Aspen Publishers.
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A. Mitchell Polinsky and Steven Shavell, eds. (2007), Handbook of Law and Economics, Elsevier Science Publishing.
| Recommended Article/Paper Resources |
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Lexis Nexis Legal.
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JSTOR: Online academic content -
http://0-www.jstor.org.www.library.itcar
low.ie/.
| Other Resources |
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Online Library of Liberty:. http://oll.libertyfund.org/index.php?opt
ion=com_frontpage&Itemid=149.
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Online Library of Economics and Liberty:. www.econlib.org.
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