PHILOSOPHY AND JUSTICE

Catalog description

Course examines topics and issues relevant to the concept of justice, as addressed by a range of classical and contemporary philosophers. Philosophical approaches to justice studies may include feminist, libertarian, liberal, socialist, communitarian, egalitarian and social welfare perspectives. The course also considers the application of various perspectives on justice to practical issues such as affirmative action, democracy, equal pay, environmental justice, just war, criminal justice, civil disobedience, tort law and poverty. Students with junior standing or above, who have not taken a Philosophy (PHIL) course, should contact the department for a prerequisite override.