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PHIL357: Theories of Justice |
This unit sets out to explore some of the central questions of contemporary political philosophy. What is a just society? What principles should govern the basic structure - the legal, economic and political arrangements - of society? What powers can the state legitimately exercise over its citizens? Are inequalities of power justified? How should scarce resources be distributed among members of society? Can contemporary theories of justice address injustices faced by women, ethnic minorities and indigenous peoples?
We explore these sorts of questions by considering and evaluating the answers given to them by the six major schools of contemporary political thought: utilitarianism, liberalism, libertarianism, marxism, communitarianism and feminism.
| Credit Points: | 4 |
| Contact Hours: | 3 |
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2006 - Offered in 2006
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| Staff Contact: |
Dr Townley |
| Prerequisites: |
4cp at 200 level in philosophy or POL264 or permission of Dean of Division or enrolment in GDipPhil
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| Unit Designations: |
Social Science
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Graded
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| Offered By: |
Department of Philosophy |
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