LAW 7288

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  • Schedule of Classes - April 13, 2026 10:10AM EDT

LAW 7288
Insanity

Course information provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.

This seminar explores the law of insanity in depth. After a preliminary discussion about abolishing the defense altogether, we will study: insanity before M'Naghten, the rule set forth in M'Naghten, the irresistible impulse test, and the product test. We then look at two academic proposals: according to one, insanity is a form of profound irrationality; according to the other, insanity is a lost sense of agency. We end with a look at psychopathy. (LAW-ABA, LAW-WRIT)


Prerequisites LAW 5061.

Program Requirements (LAW-ABA, LAW-WRIT)

Last 4 Terms Offered 2026SP, 2025SP, 2023FA, 2023SP

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session. 

  • 3 Credits Graded

  • 11912 LAW 7288   SEM 101

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    • T
    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Garvey, S

  • Instruction Mode: In Person