Course Description
Exploration of ethical and philosophical issues in the domains of criminal justice - for example, theories of punishment and rehabilitation, the legitimacy of prisons, the ethics of policing, and broader questions surrounding the treatment of the incarcerated.
Athena Title
Criminal Justice Ethics
Equivalent Courses
Not open to students with credit in PHIL 3700S
Prerequisite
PHIL 2030 or PHIL 2030E or PHIL 2030H
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Student Learning Outcomes
- Students will engage with the philosophical literature on issues related to criminal justice, and will hone their ethical reasoning skills in applying their critical thinking to applied issues in this domain.
- Students will also further develop their writing and communication skills in this area.
Topical Outline
- Analysis of some canonical and recent texts on the role of prisons.
- Students will explore broader questions surrounding the value and disvalue of punishment, as well as alternative approaches to crime, such as rehabilitation.
- Students will turn to the role of the police and explore a range of questions surrounding the ethics of policing.
