Legal
philosophy has long been prominent in criminal law, but the field has recently
entered a revolutionary phase. Spurred by the present crisis in criminal
justice, philosophers are asking foundational questions in new ways. Indeed, even
the understanding of what counts as "philosophy" has broadened, as
those traditionally understood as philosophers increasingly find themselves in
dialogue with theoretically oriented criminal lawyers from other disciplinary
backgrounds. The Section celebrates this renaissance
in the philosophy of criminal law with this program.
Business
meeting at program conclusion.