This course examines fundamental issues in the philosophy of law, including the nature and content of law, its relation to morality, theories of legal interpretation, and the obligation to obey the law, as well as philosophical issues and problems associated with punishment and responsibility, liberty, and legal ethics.

By the end of this section, you will be able to:

Discuss the similarities and differences in the lives of slaves and free blacks
Describe the independent culture and customs that slaves developed