601:767 SEMINAR TORT THEORY: RISK, RESPONSIBILITY & RIGHTS (2)(3W)
Oberdiek
A survey of central topics in tort theory. Through contemporary philosophical readings as well as
case law, the seminar analyzes the concepts of risk, responsibility, and rights, among others, as
they figure in tort law. Questions to be examined include: "What constitutes carelessness?",
"When can one be responsible for unintentional harm?", "How are compensatory duties related to
rights?", and "Does tortious wrongdoing presuppose fault?".
Oberdiek
A survey of central topics in tort theory. Through contemporary philosophical readings as well as
case law, the seminar analyzes the concepts of risk, responsibility, and rights, among others, as
they figure in tort law. Questions to be examined include: "What constitutes carelessness?",
"When can one be responsible for unintentional harm?", "How are compensatory duties related to
rights?", and "Does tortious wrongdoing presuppose fault?".