180208 SE Freedom, Autonomy, and the State (2023W)
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 Mo 04.09.2023 09:00 to Su 10.09.2023 23:59
- Registration is open from Mo 18.09.2023 09:00 to Su 24.09.2023 23:59
- Deregistration possible until Tu 31.10.2023 23:59
Details
max. 30 participants
Language: English
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
Friday
06.10.
13:15 - 14:45
Hörsaal. 2H NIG 2.Stock
Friday
13.10.
13:15 - 14:45
Hörsaal. 2H NIG 2.Stock
Friday
20.10.
13:15 - 14:45
Hörsaal. 2H NIG 2.Stock
Friday
27.10.
13:15 - 14:45
Hörsaal. 2H NIG 2.Stock
Friday
03.11.
13:15 - 14:45
Hörsaal. 2H NIG 2.Stock
Friday
10.11.
13:15 - 14:45
Hörsaal. 2H NIG 2.Stock
Friday
17.11.
13:15 - 14:45
Hörsaal. 2H NIG 2.Stock
Friday
24.11.
13:15 - 14:45
Hörsaal. 2H NIG 2.Stock
Friday
01.12.
13:15 - 14:45
Hörsaal. 2H NIG 2.Stock
Friday
15.12.
13:15 - 14:45
Hörsaal. 2H NIG 2.Stock
Friday
12.01.
13:15 - 14:45
Hörsaal. 2H NIG 2.Stock
Friday
19.01.
13:15 - 14:45
Hörsaal. 2H NIG 2.Stock
Friday
26.01.
13:15 - 14:45
Hörsaal. 2H NIG 2.Stock
Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
This course is primarily on political philosophy, but it will also touch on several key issues in political economy. The course focuses on individuals’ freedom and autonomy, and to what extent these values restrict how the state can act permissibly, especially to promote social welfare. We also explore what, if anything, makes individuals obligated to behave in accordance with rules the state makes and enforces.We will go into several practical issues on the basis of the theoretical issues described above. We consider the possible problems of paternalistic policies with reference to individuals' freedom and autonomy. Can the state force us to act in a way considered to be in our own best interest? If not, perhaps softer measures, such as 'nudging', is permissible. We will also look into important policy issues such as drug legalisation and organ conscription.
Assessment and permitted materials
A research essay to be submitted at the end of the semester, and a short weekly note preparing the student for each seminar.
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
Examination topics
Analyses of freedom, autonomy, and welfare, and how the state can permissibly promote these values.
Reading list
Readings will be posted on Moodle.
Association in the course directory
Last modified: Th 28.09.2023 17:07