The Rule of Law - The Foundation of Functional Communities
We will seek to determine a useful meaning of the notion of the rule of law, a much diluted concept, and the importance of the rule of law in the development and security of communities of opportunity and equity around the world. We will focus on accountable government; just laws; open process for the enactment, administration and enforcement of laws and effective dispute resolution. Readings and discussion will include the works of ancient philosophers, political theorists and jurists from the 17th to the 20th century, modern political economists and contemporary scholars. This seminar will feature several experts in the field as guest lecturers