Worlds Together, Worlds Apart: The Ethics and Politics of Globalization

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The fundamental difference between humans and animals is our ability to think or act ethically and politically. Even the commonly heard phrase "I am not political" is inherently a political and ethical stance. This imperative to think and form opinions critically about issues that we face as a global citizens have never been more urgent, especially since we who inhabit the disparate regions of this world have become increasingly inter-connected in terms of economic, cultural, and political exchanges. We often call this process globalization. But there is much controversy about its meaning, inception, and benevolent or malevolent effects on human lives across nation-states. Consequently, this course is designed to inform us about the nature and meaning of globalization, as well as, to help us think critically to form our own opinion regarding the multidimensional controversial issues that we confront in a globalized world.