180079 PS Theories of Justice (2017W)
Continuous assessment of course work
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Registration/Deregistration
Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).
- Registration is open from Fr 08.09.2017 12:00 to Fr 22.09.2017 12:00
- Registration is open from Mo 25.09.2017 12:10 to Fr 29.09.2017 12:00
- Deregistration possible until Tu 31.10.2017 12:00
Details
max. 45 participants
Language: German
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
Friday
27.10.
09:00 - 16:00
Hörsaal 2i NIG 2.Stock C0228
Friday
03.11.
09:00 - 16:00
Hörsaal 2i NIG 2.Stock C0228
Friday
10.11.
09:00 - 16:00
Hörsaal 2i NIG 2.Stock C0228
Friday
01.12.
09:00 - 16:00
Hörsaal 2i NIG 2.Stock C0228
Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
The course aims at articulating the philosophical concept of justice and at some in depth understanding of its treatment by Mill, Nozick, and Rawls. As side themes the course will explore the psychological and evolutionary bases of justice, and the idea of justice to non-human entities such as animals and plants.
Assessment and permitted materials
Students need to write two papers, participate in the class, and give one presentation.
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
The course is in English and on original texts. Students are expect to read PRIOR to classMill - Utilitarianism (session 1)
Rawls - A Theory of Justice ch. 1-3 (session 2)
Nozick - Anarchy, State, and Utopia ch 7 (session2)all easily available on the web as pdf.
Rawls - A Theory of Justice ch. 1-3 (session 2)
Nozick - Anarchy, State, and Utopia ch 7 (session2)all easily available on the web as pdf.
Examination topics
Reading list
Literature except for pre-reading will be posted on Moodle with the beginning of the term.
Association in the course directory
Last modified: Sa 10.09.2022 00:19