PHILOSOPHY 153 - Philosophy and Contemporary Issues:Economic Justice

Institution:

Hobart William Smith Colleges

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This course explores the question of distributive justice: How should social wealth be divided among the members of society Since our world is one of scarcity, people often will not get everything they want, and some may not get everything they need. What should determine who gets what What role should the market play in the achievement of distributive justice Should the North feast while the South survives on crumbs This course explores the question of economic or distributive justice as it arises both among the members of our own society and between the First and Third Worlds. (Lee, offered occasionally)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.HWS.EDU

Phone Number:

(315) 781-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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