This unit of study examines the origins and development of the Australian state and its legal system. Starting from a selection of pivotal judgments, we will examine a series of historical debates about moral and political economy under themes of empire, state and nation, persons and markets. We will do so through a close reading of major thinkers on law and social theory, including Harold Laski, Judith Shklar, Robert Nozick and Amartya Sen. Students will use legal theory to reflect on Australian constitutional and private law, and so build on their existing doctrinal knowledge to further develop their critical reading and writing skills in relation to significant contemporary problems.
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 | Coel Kirkby, coel.kirkby@sydney.edu.au |
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