"Philosophy of law" might not sound immediately like the most captivating topic, but the abstract assumptions in this domain always underlie heated political debates, and rarely come to the surface. So again we focus on the relevance of theory for practical and current topics. The seminars started with the fundamental assumptions on what the several domains of 'law' are and what 'persons' are, going on to why we need law, what the different conceptions of law are, and why the classical liberal conception of law should be preferred. Throughout the seminars professor Van Dun analysed the concept of human rights and to what extent they are compatible with classical liberal rights, and refuted often-heard counter arguments like prisoner's dilemma's and public goods. His last seminar focused on theory and practice of law without the state. Almost half of the time were always devoted to discussion with the public.

Time and dates: February 9, 16, March 2, 9 and 16, 2009. From 20:00 until 22:00
Location: Geuzenhuis, Kantienberg 9, B-9000 Ghent, Belgium

The extensive announcement, in Dutch. The facebook group, with links to the facebook events.