PHIL 457 - Harm in Morality and Law (3)

This course explores the nature of harm, and what justifies various injunctions against harming or failing to prevent harm. Competing theories of harm must address a range of puzzling issues, including whether future people can be harmed, whether the bad Samaritan does harm by failing to benefit, whether being conceived or born can count as a harm or benefit, and whether death harms the person who dies. Implications for criminal and tort law will be addressed. Recommended Preparation: PHIL 350, PHIL 351, or PHIL 355. (Fall/Spring/Summer)

Grading: Graded/Satisfactory Unsatisfactory/Audit
Course ID: 103043
Consent: No Special Consent Required
Components: Discussion
Prerequisite: One PHIL course with a grade of ‘C’ or better.