What is Justice?

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Pre-req: Completion of Core Curriculum Research & Professional Writing requirement. This course considers the logic of social and political institutions and offers a philosophical examination of the nature of justice, equality, liberty, rights, and political obligation. Philosophers studied may include historical figures such as Plato, Hobbes, Locke, Hurne, Kant, Marx, and Mill, as well as contemporary theorists such as Rawls, Dworkin, Okin, and Young. No background in philosophy is required for this course, just a willingness to learn and engage with challenging questions, ideas, readings, and writing assignments! This is a 400-level course and will require a significant time commitment for most students. But the instructor is committed to your success. Please contact the instructor if you have any questions or concerns.