AJ 271 - The Study of Evil

Examination of legal and societal interest in defining, identifying and punishing "evil" people and their actions. Identifies cultural contexts of evil from sociological, psychological, philosophical, biological and neuroscience perspectives. Focus on historical events, with analysis of the various definitions of evil. Analyzes how societies respond to such behaviors, and how the C.J. system is impacted.

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Section Information as of 10-OCT-2026 11:10:08 AM

  • Title: AJ 271 The Study of Evil
  • CRN: 40164
  • Instructor: Silvina Minero
  • Section Corequisites: NONE
  • Bldg/Room: WCC 306 West Campus Classroom Building

    • Meeting Time
    M W 12:45pm - 02:05pm C 306 West Campus Classroom Building 08/25/25 12/13/25
    Seating Availability
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    Capacity Taken Available Capacity Taken Available
    40 35 5 6 0 6
    Critical Dates for this Course
    Term: Fall 2025
    Last day to add class: 06-SEP-25
    Last day to drop with an enrollment refund: 06-SEP-25
    Last day to drop without a "W": 07-SEP-25
    Last day to drop with a "W": 24-OCT-25
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