Philosophy and Public Policy

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** Transfer course offered by NT752 ** 4750. Philosophy and Public Policy. 3 hours. Explores how recent developments in moral theory, political philosophy, and philosophy of science and technology can clarify issues in public policy. Topics include the nature of government, the justification and limitations of collective action, the instruments of public policy, democracy and the economy, social costs and benefits, science and technology policy, computers and information policy, food and water policy, environmental and development policy.