Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Philosophy of Law
Course Code
JF_462
Branch of Science
Criminal Rights; Law
ECTS
6.00
Target Audience
Juridical Science
LQF
Level 8
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Andrejs Vilks
Structure Unit Manager
Ieva Puzo
Structural Unit
Faculty of Social Sciences
Contacts
Dzirciema street 16, Rīga, szf@rsu.lv
About Study Course
Objective
Provide doctoral students with and insight into the issues of philosophy of law by reviewing the works of the philosophers of the ancient world and comparing them with current events among law philosophers, examining the different traditions of philosophical understanding of law, demonstrating its applicability in research and analysis of modern society processes and their role in the science of law, developing critical thinking skills aimed at finding new, original solutions in law and in practice.
Preliminary Knowledge
Theory of Law, History of Law, Logic.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.The doctoral student is able to demonstrate that she/he is familiar with and understands the most topical conclusions of the philosophy of law, is able to recognise breaches of ethical standards and to distinguish between the basic principles of the philosophy of law and general principles of law.
Skills
1.The doctoral student is able to analyse, synthesize and evaluate the place and role of the philosophy of law; to develop scientific research skills; is able to communicate both orally and in writing on the issues of the philosophy of law with the wider scientific community and the society at large.
Competences
1.The doctoral student is able to address important tasks related to the philosophy of law by carrying out independent, critical analysis, synthesis and evaluation; to put forward the research idea independently, to plan, structure and manage large-scale scientific projects, including international.
Assessment
Individual work
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A presentation on a current problem in the philosophy of law has to be prepared (it is recommended to link it to the topic of the Doctoral Thesis).
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1. Attendance of classes.
2. Systematic, independent study of theoretical literature.
3. Presentation of independently accomplished work.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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The concept of the philosophy of law. The ability to generalise – specifics of the classical philosophy wisdom. Difference between the way of thinking in classical philosophy and non-classical approaches.
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The concept of the philosophy of law. The ability to generalise – specifics of the classical philosophy wisdom. Difference between the way of thinking in classical philosophy and non-classical approaches.
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The concept of the philosophy of law. The ability to generalise – specifics of the classical philosophy wisdom. Difference between the way of thinking in classical philosophy and non-classical approaches.
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The main stages of the development of the philosophy of law.
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The main stages of the development of the philosophy of law.
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Thinking and wisdom. (Reflection on a philosophical test).
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School of natural law.
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School of natural law.
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Mission of the national law within the aspect of the philosophy of law.
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Characteristics of the cognitive process: sensual empirical cognition of the world and acquisition of rational existence.
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Characteristics of the cognitive process: sensual empirical cognition of the world and acquisition of rational existence.
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Justice and truth in the philosophy of law.
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Justice and truth in the philosophy of law.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
6.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Neimanis J. Ievads tiesībās. Rīga: Ratio iuris, 2005
2.
Broks J. Tiesības filozofija. Rīga: Biznesa augstskola Turība, 2004.
3.
Broks, J., Tiesības filosofija: doktrīnas, koncepcijas, diskursi, Rīga, Biznesa augstskola “Turība”, 2008
4.
The Blackwell Guide to the Philosophy of Law and Legal Theory.Edited by Martin P. Golding and William A. Edmundson, Blackwell Publishing, 2005
Additional Reading
1.
Cipeliuss, R., Tiesību būtība, Rīga, Latvijas Universitāte, 2001.
2.
Freeman, M.D.A., Lloyd’s introduction to jurisprudence, London, Sweet&Maxwell, 2001.
3.
Bix, B., A Dictionary of legal theory, Oxford, New York, Oxford University Press, 2004
Other Information Sources
1.
Broks, J. Patiesība tīklā. Scientific Journal of Riga Technical University The Humanities and Social Science. History of Science and Higher Education , 2012. Vol.20
2.
Šulcs L. Dabisko tiesību evolūcija. Tieslietu Ministrijas Vēstnesis. – Nr.5/6, 1934
3.
Lazdiņš J. Vēsturiskā tiesību skola un Latvija. Latvijas Universitātes Raksti. Juridiskā zinātne., 2006, Nr. 703, 21.–43. lpp.
4.
Hefe O. Taisnīgums: filosofisks ievads. Rīga: Zvaigzne ABC, 2009.