Collective Action and Human Behavior

Joe and I discuss the readings on tragedies of the commons, prisoners' dilemmas, and behavioral law and economics. (This is the only podcast episode this week.)

Law and Economics (and cases)

Joe and I discuss the reading on law and economics and the set of cases that follow it. (This is the only podcast episode this week.)

Furman v. Georgia

Joe and I discuss the Supreme Court's 1972 opinion, Furman v. Georgia, striking down Georgia's death penalty. Mostly, though, we talk about the issues behind and surrounding the opinion, preparing us for class discussion on the case itself.

What Is Good?

Joe and I discuss the readings on utilitarianism, deontology, and virtue ethics.

Lee v. Weisman

Joe and I discuss a key school prayer case, Lee v. Weisman.

The Law, Legal Systems, and Legal Argument

Joe and I discuss the reading on legal argument, legal systems, and rules and standards.

Marbury v. Madison

Joe and I discuss the foundational U.S. Supreme Court case, Marbury v. Madison.

An Overview of the U.S. Legal System

Joe and I discuss the first reading. Links:

• Judge John Hodgman podcast
• Oral Argument: 90,000 Local Governments (guest Nestor Davidson)

Welcome!

Here's my introduction to the course - and a little of what to expect. The episode for the first class's reading is next.