Complementary Course: "tolerance and the Law"
A.Y. 2022/2023
Learning objectives
The module aims to articulate the conceptual framework within which you should operate the legal systems of liberal democratic societies in the age of religious and cultural pluralism.
Expected learning outcomes
The teaching aims to achieve the students:
- Knowledge of the philosophical and legal issues related to the idea of toleration in the context of today's major theories and in the light of the state in the international debate;
- The ability to establish connections between the theoretical and the practical situations points;
- The development of appropriate argumentative skills on the subject themes of the modules;
- The use of a precise and rigorous language in the exposition of the issues and in the production of arguments for or against a certain legislative solution;
- The acquisition of skills which facilitate the continuation of studies with a higher level of analysis of some issues of legal philosophy and theory of justice.
- Knowledge of the philosophical and legal issues related to the idea of toleration in the context of today's major theories and in the light of the state in the international debate;
- The ability to establish connections between the theoretical and the practical situations points;
- The development of appropriate argumentative skills on the subject themes of the modules;
- The use of a precise and rigorous language in the exposition of the issues and in the production of arguments for or against a certain legislative solution;
- The acquisition of skills which facilitate the continuation of studies with a higher level of analysis of some issues of legal philosophy and theory of justice.
Lesson period: Second semester
Assessment methods: Attestato frequenza
Assessment result: con verifica abilita
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Lesson period
Second semester
Course syllabus
The teaching program provides for the presentation and the discussion of the following topics:
The idea of toleration.
Toleration and liberalism.
Conceptions of toleration.
Justifications of toleration.
The limits of toleration.
Case studies: Holocaust denial and freedom of satire.
The idea of toleration.
Toleration and liberalism.
Conceptions of toleration.
Justifications of toleration.
The limits of toleration.
Case studies: Holocaust denial and freedom of satire.
Prerequisites for admission
No specific prior knowledge is required.
Teaching methods
The teaching includes lectures with strong student involvement, in the form of group discussions started by the teacher or by the students themselves.
Attendance is mandatory. One absence is permitted.
Attendance is mandatory. One absence is permitted.
Teaching Resources
The relevant material will be indicated in class and will be promptly uploaded on the Ariel platform.
Assessment methods and Criteria
The exam will be oral.
There will be no ongoing verification.
There will be no ongoing verification.
IUS/20 - PHILOSOPHY OF LAW - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Professor:
Zambon Adriano