PHIL 379 - Topics in Political Philosophy

Institution:

University of Pennsylvania

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Description:

Distribution Course in Society. Class of 2009 & prior only. Freeman, Kahn, Tan. Department Majors Only. Topics in Justice: This is a seminar course, and our discussions will draw on some of the basic questions of justice as these arise in both the domestic and global contexts. Questions such as: Does distributive equality matter Is distributive equality global in scope To what subjects or entities do principles of jsutice apply What are the limits of toleration Students will be required to do regular class presentations. Authors we will read include John Rawls, Charles Beitz, G.A. Cohen, Thomas Pogge and others.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.upenn.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 898-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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