PHI 423. Selected Topics in Justice

This is an advanced senior-level seminar focusing on one of a set of specific topics or issues to be chosen by the instructor offering this section of the course--concerning the philosophical concept of justice. Topics can be either theoretical and applied, and may include, but are not limited to, any of the following: an advanced survey of contemporary philosophical theories of justice; the textual analysis of one philosophic classic on justice, e.g., John Rawls' Theory of Justice; the philosophy of punishment and retribution; justice--distributive and compensatory; the impact of race, gender, and class on the contemporary philosophical analysis of justice. (Same course as Government 423) (Contact department for course frequency.)
Prerequisite: English 102. In addition Philosophy 231, one 300-level philosophy or political theory course, or permission of the section instructor.
3 hours, 3 credits
 
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