PHI 300 - International Law

Provide students with an understanding of the sources of international law, America’s position on various issues in international law, including piracy, terrorism, corporate corruption, genocide, etc., and a philosophical understanding of various issues in international law. As we study each of these issues we will pay special attention to America’s philosophical position to see how it impacts America’s behavior in the international community. The goals of this course are fourfold: (1) to give students a philosophical and legal understanding of the sources of international law, (2) to give students an understanding of America’s position on various issues in international law, (3) to give students a glimpse into what philosophical and legal studies are like in graduate school; and, finally, (4) to provide students with the knowledge and skills to engage in conversations and research about complex issues in international law.