Course Overview
Course Description
This intensive course explores fundamental theories of justice and their applications in modern society. Participants will examine classical and contemporary conceptions of justice, including utilitarian, liberal, libertarian, and egalitarian perspectives. The course will analyze how these theories inform current debates on social, political, and legal issues.
Learning Objectives
- Understand and compare major theories of justice in Western political philosophy
- Analyze the implications of different justice concepts for social and legal systems
- Apply theoretical frameworks to contemporary moral and political dilemmas
- Develop critical thinking skills for evaluating arguments about justice and equality
- Gain insight into the philosophical underpinnings of current policy debates
Course Modules
Day 1: Foundations of Justice Theory
- Introduction to the concept of justice
- Classical theories: Plato and Aristotle
- Social contract theory: Hobbes, Locke, and Rousseau
- Utilitarianism: Bentham and Mill
Day 2: Liberal and Libertarian Perspectives
- Rawls' theory of justice as fairness
- Nozick's libertarian theory
- Debates on individual rights and social responsibility
- Market-based approaches to justice
Day 3: Egalitarian and Marxist Approaches
- Egalitarian liberalism
- Marxist critique of capitalism
- Theories of distributive justice
- Equality of opportunity vs. equality of outcome
Day 4: Contemporary Issues in Justice
- Affirmative action and positive discrimination
- Global justice and international relations
- Environmental justice
- Intergenerational justice
Day 5: Applied Justice in Modern Contexts
- Criminal justice reform
- Economic inequality and social mobility
- Gender, sexuality, and reproductive rights
- Race and reparations
Practical Wins for Participants
- Enhanced ability to analyze and evaluate complex moral and political arguments
- Improved understanding of the philosophical basis for current policy debates
- Developed framework for addressing ethical dilemmas in professional and personal contexts
- Strengthened critical thinking skills applicable to various fields and disciplines
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