As lawyers, we are frequently required to think deeply about the constituent rules of property law. However, we seldom pause to consider the more fundamental question: why do we have a system of property law at all? This subject encourages students to think deeply about this fundamental question by critically engaging with some of the most influential accounts of property in the common law and western traditions. Topics covered include natural law and instrumental justifications for property, the analytical nature of private property rights, limitations on the creation of those rights and prominent critiques of the institution of property. Whilst the subject matter will appeal to students interested in philosophical disputation, no background in philosophy is expected or required.
Unit details and rules
Academic unit | Law |
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Credit points | 6 |
Prerequisites
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None |
Corequisites
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None |
Prohibitions
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None |
Assumed knowledge
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None |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | Yes |
Teaching staff
Coordinator | Michael Crawford, michael.j.crawford@sydney.edu.au |
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