VAST 264 - Property and Theft

Institution:

Lafayette College

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Description:

Some changes in ideas about property rights are catalyzed by technological developments. Students examine these changes from literary, social, and ethical perspectives. Topics include the varying cultural traditions of tangible property, studies in medical ethics cases that touch on property issues, and ethical discussions of slavery, indentured servitude, and reparations. The course ends with an examination of the evolution of intellectual property rights, with particular focus on the impact of the Internet. Kimber

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.lafayette.edu/

Phone Number:

(610) 330-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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