PHIL5650

Law and Interpretation

Name: Law and Interpretation
Rating: 4.58 (30 reviews)

An exploration of philosophical theories of interpretation (e.g.,Barthes, Gadamer, etc.), legal theories of interpretation, especially with respect to constitutionalism (e.g., Scalia, Dworkin, etc.), and selected American court cases.

Course overview

Department: Philosophy
School: MCAS
Credits: 3

Requirements fulfilled

No source-backed degree requirement is attached to this course yet.

Official evaluation summary

4.58 / 5

Based on 30 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-07-23. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

Charles G Fried
Fall 2026
Charles Fried
Fall 2025, Spring 2024 · Official rating 4.65/5

Sections

Section 01
Fall 2026 · Charles G Fried · Stokes Hall 115N TuTh 03:00PM-04:15PM · Offered