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    This document outlines the syllabus for a Philosophy of Law course. The course will use Socratic method and blended learning to develop students' critical thinking skills. It will cover the historical roots of law, schools of legal thought, and the purpose of law. Students will analyze assigned cases and readings covering topics like natural law, legal positivism, and theories of prominent legal philosophers. The goal is for students to understand the value of legal philosophy and aims of legal education. Grades will be based on class participation, exams, and case digests.

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    This document outlines the syllabus for a Philosophy of Law course. The course will use Socratic method and blended learning to develop students' critical thinking skills. It will cover the historical roots of law, schools of legal thought, and the purpose of law. Students will analyze assigned cases and readings covering topics like natural law, legal positivism, and theories of prominent legal philosophers. The goal is for students to understand the value of legal philosophy and aims of legal education. Grades will be based on class participation, exams, and case digests.

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    This document outlines the syllabus for a Philosophy of Law course. The course will use Socratic method and blended learning to develop students' critical thinking skills. It will cover the historical roots of law, schools of legal thought, and the purpose of law. Students will analyze assigned cases and readings covering topics like natural law, legal positivism, and theories of prominent legal philosophers. The goal is for students to understand the value of legal philosophy and aims of legal education. Grades will be based on class participation, exams, and case digests.

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    PHILOSOPHY OF LAW

    Syllabus

    Course Description1

    A study of the historical roots of law from Roman times, the schools of legal thought
    that spurred the growth and development of law, and the primordial purpose of law
    and legal education.

    Methodology

    The course employs Socratic method as the primary medium of instruction to enhance
    and develop the students’ critical thinking, analysis, reasoning, communication, and
    argumentation skills.

    Note that for academic year 2021-2022, the course will be delivered via "blended
    learning" -- a mix of online and face-to-face (classroom) teaching methods, in
    anticipation of the relaxation of the quarantine guidelines during the academic year,
    or a combination of synchronous and asynchronous course delivery.

    Course Materials2

    Textbook: No prescribed textbook


    Cases: Assigned cases3
    Other reading materials: To be assigned per study week, unless otherwise provided

    Course Requirements and Grading System

    Class Recitation/Quizzes/Case Digests4/Reports


    Prelim Exams (oral or written)
    Midterms (written exam)
    Final Exams (written exam)

    The uniform grading system provided by the Dean’s office shall be implemented. The
    student should obtain a grade of at least 75 in order to pass the subject.

    1
    LEB Memorandum Order No. 24.
    2
    The lecturer reserves the right to revise the reading list and cases as may be necessary.
    3
    All cases listed in the course outline as well as subsequently assigned cases. Additional assigned cases
    per study week will be posted in the applicable learning management system or emailed, unless
    otherwise provided.

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    COURSE OUTLINE5

    I. Introduction

    1. Philosophy
    a. Uses of Philosophy
    b. Legal Philosophy
    2. Law

    II. Theories
    1. Classical Theories
    a. Natural law
    b. Legal Positivism
    c. Positivism and the Separation Thesis

    2. Modern Theories
    a. Legal Realism
    b. The Path of law
    c. Bad Man Theory
    d. Legal Interpretivism
    e. Pure Theory of Law

    III. Kinds of Law

    a. Divine and human law


    b. Natural and positive law
    c. Criminal and civil law
    d. Common law and civil law systems

    IV. Types of Justice

    a. Utilitarian
    b. Retributive
    c. Restorative
    d. Distributive

    V. Legal Philosophers

    a. Plato
    b. Aristotle

    5
    References:
    1. Aquino, David Robert, The Philosophy of law
    2. Bernardo, Nicolo F and Bernardo, Oscar B, Philawsophia Philosophy and Theory of Law
    3. Tabucanon, Gil Marvel P., Legal Philosophy for Filipinos: A Case Study Approach

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    c. Thomas Aquinas
    d. Thomas Hobbes
    e. John Locke
    f. Charles de Montesquieu
    g. Jean Jacques Rousseau
    h. Immanuel Kant
    i. Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel

    VI. Legal Philosophy and Legal Education

    a. Value of Legal Philosophy


    b. The Ends of Legal Education

    CASES:

    o Pio Duran v. Salvador Abad Santos, (G.R. No. L-99, November 16,1945)
    o Felixberto c. Sta. Maria v. Salvador P. Lopez, et al. (G.R. No. L-30773,
    February 18, 1970
    o Jorge B. Vargas v. Emilio Rilloraza, Et Al, (G.R. No. L-1612, February 26,
    1948
    o People of the Philippine Islands v. Julio Pomar (G.R. No. L-22008,
    November 3, 1924)
    o Republic of the Philippines v. Sandiganbayan, (G.R. No. 104768, July 21,
    2003)
    o William F. Peralta v. The Director of Prisons (G.R. No. L-49, November 12,
    1945
    o Alejandro Estrada v. Soledad Escritor (A.M. No. P-02-1651, August 4, 2003)
    o Joel G. Miranda v. Antonio M. Abaya and the Commission on Elections
    (G.R. No. 136351, July 28, 1999)
    o Teodoro Regala, et Al. v. Sandiganbayan (G.R. No. 105938, September 20,
    1996
    o Cipriano P. Primicias v. Valeriano Fuguso (G.R. No. L-1800, January 27,
    1948
    o Paulino and Lucena Padua v. Gregorio Robles and Bay Taxi Cab (G.R. No.
    L-40486, August 29, 1975
    o Republic of the Philippines vs. Sandiganbayan, Et al., (G.R. No. 104768,
    July 21, 2003)
    o Anastacio Laurel v. Eriberta Misa, (G.R. No. L-200, March 28, 1946)
    o Sunripe Coconut Products Co., Inc. v. CIR and Sunshine Coconut Workers’
    Union, (G.R. No. L-2009, April 30, 1949)

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