Topics in Philosophy of Work

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This is a graduate course on topics in the philosophy of work. In this class, we'll look at work in philosophy and social science to examine questions like the following: What is work? What makes work meaningful and what makes it good? What role does and should work play in shaping workers ethically and epistemically? What role does and should work play in society more generally? What role do and should workers play in shaping the firms for which they work? How should we distribute or compensate for “bad” work? Should people be able to opt out of work (for instance, by receiving basic income payments)? What does a good relationship between a firm and a worker look like? Undergraduates need permission.