課程資訊
課程名稱
契約法之哲學基礎
Philosophical Foundations of Contract Law 
開課學期
106-1 
授課對象
法律學院  法律研究所  
授課教師
陳明渝 
課號
LAW5258 
課程識別碼
A21EU5120 
班次
 
學分
1.0 
全/半年
半年 
必/選修
選修 
上課時間
第14,15 週
星期一6,7,8(13:20~16:20)星期三6,7,8(13:20~16:20)星期五6,7,8(13:20~16:20) 
上課地點
法研2法研2法研2 
備註
本課程以英語授課。密集課程。678 on Dec 11,13,15,18,20。
限碩士班以上 且 限法律學院學生(含輔系、雙修生)
總人數上限:20人 
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課程概述

True education is learning how to think, not what to think.

Teaching Assistant: 黃信維 (Xin-Wei Huang) Email: R05A21111@ntu.edu.tw 

課程目標
This course invites students to think, discuss and have fun. It should enable students to:
• Know something of and think critically about the main theories explaining the major features of contract law;
• Consider how these theories deal with some foundational anchors such as ‘autonomy’, ‘freedom of contract’, ‘the intention of the parties’, ‘vitiation’ and ‘expectation interest’;
• Consider the extent to which these theories ‘fit’ with the common law;
• Consider the appropriate role of the state in regulating the activity of contracting, eg consumer protection, contracts to sell body organs etc;
• Consider how contract law both mirrors and shapes society’s conception of human interaction and human good; and
• Be able to engage in normative analysis of the law (how the law should be) with a view to desirable law reform.
• Be able to discuss the issues in English.
• Be able to write a research paper in English. 
課程要求
Genuine learning always involves dialogue and encounter. 
預期每週課後學習時數
 
Office Hours
另約時間 備註: Email: mindy.chen-wishart@law.ox.ac.uk 
指定閱讀
待補 
參考書目
Chen-Wishart, Contract Law 5th ed (2015)
Fried, Contract as Promise (1981)
H Collins, The Law of Contract (4th ed 2003)
Campbell, Collins and Wightman (eds) Implicit Dimensions of Contract (2003)
Trebilcock, The Limits of Freedom of Contract (1993)
Atiyah, Essays on Contract, (1986) 
評量方式
(僅供參考)
 
No.
項目
百分比
說明
1. 
10-15 minute Presentation of allocated reading 
20% 
Be as creative as you like in: • Presenting a summary of the reading; • Linking it to the ‘questions to consider’ for that week; • Giving your own assessment of the piece. Our most human characteristic is not the ability to learn, which we share with other species, but our ability to teach and store what others have developed and taught us. To teach is to learn twice. 
2. 
Class participation 
20% 
This will be based on: 1. Your preparedness for and engagement during the classes and seminars demonstrated by your contributions in questions and comments. 2. Your willingness to ‘have a go’ and get involved even if you’re not sure. The stages of knowledge: 1. I don’t know what I know 2. I don’t know what I don’t know. 3. I know what I know. 4. I know what I don’t know. 
3. 
Research Paper 
60% 
This should be a paper of 3,000 words (this word-count to include footnotes, but not including bibliography) in the form of an argumentative essay. You should take a position and defend it with reasoned argument. This will be assessed by reference to: 1. The overall structure of your paper, 2. The presence of a clear argument; 3. The strength of the argument and depth of your analysis of the issues; and 4. Your appreciation of opposing arguments and ability to respond to them fairly and effectively. Plagiarism: Disciplinary action will be taken against any student found plagiarizing. 
 
課程進度
週次
日期
單元主題
第14-1週
12/11  1. INTRODUCTION
Contract Theories Lecture 
第14-2週
12/13  2. CONTRACTUAL INTENTION
Formation and contents of contracts, substantive unfairness 
第14-3週
12/15  3. ENFORCEABILITY & INALIENABILITY
Exchange, illegal contracts 
第15-1週
12/18  4. INVALIDITY
Coercion, undue influence
Unconscionable bargains 
第15-2週
12/20  In the morning: consultation over your research paper

5. REMEDIES
Damages
Specific performance