Philosophy of Law

Specialisation of: Philosophy (of a Specific Discipline)
Degree: Master of Arts in Philosophy
Mode of Study: Full-time, Part-time
Duration: 2 years (full-time); 4 years (part-time)
Start date: September, February
Language of instruction: English and Dutch
Location: Leiden
Croho/isat code: 60823
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Law is a peculiar institution in modern societies. It permeates all areas of life and guides our everyday interactions in all sorts of ways. But what is law actually? What makes certain rules law and others not? And what makes something into a rule anyway? Should we identify law as codified law or can we find law in other places as well? What is the proper method for finding law? What sorts of reasoning do legal practitioners use when they seek to apply the law to a case?

Contact

Specialisation co-ordinator
Dr. B.J.E. Verbeek
b.verbeek@phil.leidenuniv.nl

Study Co-ordinator
Carolyn de Greef, MA
c.m.de.greef@phil.leidenuniv.nl
+31 (0)71 527 20 11

Brochure

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