HUMA 660 - Moral Dimensions of Economic Life

Institution:

University of New Hampshire-Main Campus

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Description:

Interdisciplinary examination of the moral implications of economic decisions, practices, issues and events from ancient and modern perspectives. Topics include morality of trade, interest, profi t, entrepreneurship, corporate takeovers, poverty and wealth. Materials include philosophical and religious works (Aristotle, St. Th omas Aquinas), drama (Shakespeare), art and literature (Andy Warhol, Th eodore Dreiser, F. Scott Fitzgerald), economics and history (Adam Smith, Jacob Viner) and fi lms (Werner Herzog). 4 cr.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.unh.edu

Phone Number:

(603) 862-1234

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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