Welcome to PHIL467: Spring 2009
Genetics & Responsibility
On trial for the 1991 murder of a pizza parlor manager, Stephen Mobley argued a genetic predisposition to violence in mitigation of his crime. Can links between genetics and criminal behavior be established? What are the implications for moral and legal responsibility? In this class we will unravel some of the scientific debates over the influence of genetics over criminal behavior. We will consider how genetics might challenge assumptions about ourselves as having truly free will.
NB: Important resources for this class are available to registered students via
Sakai@UD.
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News
Mar 17: Timetable changes
The timetable has been shifted around a little.
Mar 17: New assignment
As promised (threatened?) I have added a 'grade a paper' assignment. The deadline is May 11. Details on the timetable and assessment pages.
Click the new link on the assessment page to find out how points correspond to letter grades.
Feb 27: Abstract guidelines changed
The abstract word limit is now 150 words and some additional guidance has been added. See 'assessment'. |
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