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About Study Course

ECTS:3
Course supervisor:Agnese Beļska
Study type:Part-Time, Full time
Course level:Bachelor
Target audience:Juridical Science
Language:Latvian
Study course description Full description, Part-Time, Full time
Branch of science:Law; Theory and History of Rights

Objective

Provide students with insights into basic concepts and challenges of philosophy of law by looking at the works of the thinkers in the ancient world and comparing them to focal issues among the philosophers of law. Including the study of various traditions of the philosophical understanding of law, demonstrating the applicability of philosophy of law in research and analysis of the processes in the modern society. Their place in juridical science and research.

Prerequisites

Legal Theory, History of Latvian Law, Logic.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

1.Has acquired basic knowledge of the origin, genesis and substance of rights in the context of philosophy.

Skills

1.By critically evaluating information accumulated in the cut of the ages, is able to select the essential and necessary modern legal challenges to solve.

Competence

1.At the end of the course, the student will be competent to provide a reasoned opinion on matters relating to the philosophy of law. Will be able to assess the impact of their professional contribution on the philosophy of law as a branch of law.

Study course planning

Planning period:Year 2026, Spring semester
Study programmeStudy semesterProgram levelStudy course categoryLecturersSchedule
Law Science6BachelorRequired
Law Science6BachelorRequired