Universität Wien

180079 PS Theories of Justice (2017W)

4.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 18 - Philosophie
Continuous assessment of course work
Moodle

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).

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 class

Mill - 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.

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

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