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Part A (Knowledge)
Biography
Where is your philosopher from?
What did he do?
When was he born?
Please include any interesting background information that youfind.

Part B (Thinking, Communication)
Philosopher’s Belief
Interpret and explain your philosopher’s philosophy. (Particularly within respect to morality and behaviour)
Does your philosopheradvocate natural law or positive law? Explore and explain the quote given to you in class.
Apply your philosopher’s theory to a practical situation.

Part C (Application, Communication)Philosopher’s Contribution (significance)
How did your philosopher contribute to philosophy, education, or law?
Please include the names of applicable work (s) that your philosopher authored.Additional Suggestions/Directions

1. Please include a picture of your philosopher.
2. Creativity makes a difference. Feel free to include: diagrams, charts, pictures, props, etc.
3. Make surethat you demonstrate your philosopher’s theory during the presentation through the use of examples.
4. Please include a list of references at the end of your assignment.
5. Each presentationshould last approximately 20 minutes in length.
6. Encourage student involvement by designing one or two “thinking” questions for the class to address.
7. Rehearse your presentation with your groupmembers.

Due Date: Presentations will commence on February 11, 2011.

Group 1-Thomas Hobbes (Feb/11/2011)
Group 2-John Rawls (Feb/11/2011)
Group 3-H.L.A Hart (Feb/14/2011)
Group4-Richard Posner (Feb/14/2011)

Legal Philosophy
Group Members: _____________________________________________________
Topic: ________________________________________________________
Class and Date:_______________________________________________

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