The course aims in general to present legal philosophical thought  starting from a historical reconstruction of the main theories of philosophy of law.

The specific aim consists in introducing students to the problematic relationship between legal rule and the complex contexts of contemporary society.

The program is divided into two parts.

The first part is dedicated to the historical framing of the philosophy of law, through the reconstruction of the main philosophical currents: natural law theories, legal positivism, and anti formalist movements.

The second part is aimed at the relationship between law anda contemporary society, with a focus on new theories of philosophy of law.

There is no obligation of prerequisites to access the course. 

Learning outcomes:

a) knowledge and understanding of sufficiently deepened philosophical theories to develop, on the one hand, an autonomous critical capacity in observing juridical phenomena, escaping ideological simplifications that accompany the evaluation of, and, on the other hand, an adequate cultural sensitivity and methodological useful to approach the complex contexts of relational life that the law is called to regulate  (Knowledge and understanding);

b) demonstrate the ability to solve theoretical and applied problems in interdisciplinary contexts relating to the fields listed above, including through participation in workshops and study groups (Applying knowledge patience and understanding);

c) demonstrate the ability to integrate their own knowledge and making judgments in theoretical situations or complex practices relating to the areas listed above, which will be expressed through active participation in discussions with the teacher and among students themselves, in particular during workshops and seminars (Making judgments);

d) demonstrate the ability to communicate the acquired knowledge in a clear, essential and scientifically correct shape (Communication);

e) demonstrate the ability to develop their own learning with autonomy and critical sense. This ability will be encouraged during the entire course by the teacher and will be evaluated on examination (Learning skills).

The teaching material prepared by the lecturer in addition to recommended textbooks (such as for instance slides, lecture notes, exercises, bibliography) and communications from the lecturer specific to the course can be found inside the Moodle platform › blended.uniurb.it

On request, the teacher will prepare individualized support activities.

Attending students will be able,  to partecipate to an in itinere test, which will take place during the lessons. This intermediate verification aims mainly at testing the progress in learning and to experiment contents of the exam. 

Teaching

Lectures, Working class.

Innovative teaching methods

The face-to-face teaching method will be enriched with exercises and in-depth studies, both individual and group, which students will be able to carry out using the University's Moodle platform. 

Attendance

Compulsory course attendance is not required, but active participation in the lessons is strongly recommended. It should be noted that those who will attend the Philosophy of Law course have access to the intermediate assessment scheduled during the lessons.

Course books

Compulsory Course Texts:

• C. Faralli, Le grandi correnti della filosofia del diritto, Giappichelli, Torino, 2022

Optional Readings:

• R. Bodei-G. Giorello-M. Marzano-S. Veca, Le virtù cardinali, Laterza, Roma-Bari 2018 (ed.2)

Assessment

The final grade will be given by an oral exam.

Here below the evaluation criteria

• less than 18: skill level not enough
• 18-20: skill level enough
• 21-23: skill level satisfactory
• 24-26: skill level good
• 27-29: skill level very good
• 30-30 with honors: skill level excellent

Disability and Specific Learning Disorders (SLD)

Students who have registered their disability certification or SLD certification with the Inclusion and Right to Study Office can request to use conceptual maps (for keywords) during exams.

To this end, it is necessary to send the maps, two weeks before the exam date, to the course instructor, who will verify their compliance with the university guidelines and may request modifications.

Teaching

Non-attending students are required to complete all the parts scheduled through the individual study.

Attendance

The study of the required texts must be thorough and aim at achieving the expected learning outcomes.

The expected individual study is at least 225 hours, or 25 hours per CFU.

Course books

Compulsory Course Texts:

• C. Faralli, Le grandi correnti della filosofia del diritto, Giappichelli, Torino, 2022

Optional Readings:

• R. Bodei-G. Giorello-M. Marzano-S. Veca, Le virtù cardinali, Laterza, Roma-Bari 2018 (ed.2)

Assessment

The final grade will be given by an oral exam.

Here below the evaluation criteria

• less than 18: skill level not enough
• 18-20: skill level enough
• 21-23: skill level satisfactory
• 24-26: skill level good
• 27-29: skill level very good
• 30-30 with honors: skill level excellent

Disability and Specific Learning Disorders (SLD)

Students who have registered their disability certification or SLD certification with the Inclusion and Right to Study Office can request to use conceptual maps (for keywords) during exams.

To this end, it is necessary to send the maps, two weeks before the exam date, to the course instructor, who will verify their compliance with the university guidelines and may request modifications.

The texts provided for the exam may be in English at the request of the student.

Based on the progress of the ongoing Covid19 pandemic, the methods of teaching may vary. Changes will be duly communicated via the Uniurb official website.