The aim of the course is to provide students with a general overview of a central feature of law and its application: legal interpretation.
The first part of the course is devoted to the problem of meaning; the second part deals with the subjects, the forms, the arguments and the discipline of legal interpretation; the third part examines the main competing theories of legal interpretation (cognitive theories versus sceptical theories) developed in the contemporary debate.
The course adopts the method and style of analytical philosophy
The examination will exclusively concern the topics and materials discussed during the lectures.
Oral
In order to receive further information, students can speak to the lecturer during his office hours or write him an e-mail (stefano.colloca@unipv.it).
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