PHIL 543 - Liability and Responsibility in the Law

Study of some of major problematic areas in ascription of legal liability and responsibility. Chief areas of concern: (1) grounds on which courts determine who or what is causally responsible for what occurred; (2) extent to which finding of legal responsibility should take account of intentions, knowledge, recklessness, etc., of accused; and (3) whether only sane individuals should be held legally responsible.

Prerequisites
Prereq: 240, 330, 430, or 440.

Credits: (5)

Ohio University

Ohio University

PHIL 543 - Liability and Responsibility in the Law