Each of your written works should not exceed 2 pages of an A4 size sheet.
Completed work must be uploaded at https://lawlec.korea.ac.kr/essay/
Ancient Chinese Law and Philosophy (ACLP)
[ACLP Assignment No. 1]
"Are we bound by law?"
In preparing your written work, please consult:
Joseph Raz, "The Obligation to Obey: Revision and Tradition", 1 Notre Dame J.L. Ethics & Pub. Pol'y 139 (1985). (Full text available at HeinOnline, which is accessible from the KU Library website)
You may also consult, among others, George Christie, "On the moral obligation to obey the law" Duke Law Journal vol. 39 (1990) 1311
Due date: 16 November 2023, 23:00
[ACLP Assignment No. 2]
Discuss the following passage from Lunyu:
Duke of She (葉公) told Confucius, “In my village, there is an honest person. When his father stole a sheep, he testified as a witness.” Confucius said, “In my village, honesty is different. Father’s deed may be covered up by the son. Son’s deed may be covered up by the father. Honesty can also be found there.”
In preparing your written work, please take into account the classroom discussion and compare it with H Rosement, R Ames, "Family Reverence (xiao 孝) as the Source of Consummatory Conduct (ren 仁)" Dao, Vol. 7, No. 1, 9-19
Due date: 30 November 2023, 23:00
