PHIL 177 CM - Global Justice, World Poverty, and Human Rights

This course introduces students to the subject of global justice by (i) familiarizing them with the major theories of domestic justice, (ii) exploring the ways in which political theorists have extended these theories to the global arenas, and then (iii) challenging the students to re-think and make consistent their own opinions on such matters as global justice, world poverty, and human rights. Specific topics may include: global democracy, world governance, business and globalization, the distribution of wealth, the conduct of war, and terrorism.

Prerequisite: One prior course in philosophy or permission of instructor.

Offered: Occasionally

Credit: 1

Course Number: PHIL177 CM