Theories of Social Justice 代写
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Course description
In this course we will consider several contemporary theories of social justice. These
theories tell us how our political institutions must be arranged, governing: what kinds of
things can be owned (and by whom), how they can be acquired, transferred, relinquished,
and forfeited, how markets and the production systems are structured, and the manner in
which decisions concerning trade policy and the monetary system are made.
We will discuss four theories: utilitarianism, libertarianism, classical liberalism, and liberal
egalitarianism. And we will pay special attention to how these theories interpret two
fundamental political values: liberty and equality. So we will ask what sorts of liberties
should be protected in a just society, and what kind of equality must a just society secure
among its citizens. We will also consider whether these values of liberty and equality are in
tension with one another.
Teaching staff
Lecturer/Academic Contact
R.J. Leland, Visiting Lecturer in Philosophy
rj.leland[at]anu.edu.au
OfOice hours and location posted on wattle
Other Staff
Robert Kirby, Tutor
robert.kirby[at]anu.edu.au
OfOice hours and location posted on wattle
Course Website
We will use Wattle for everything connected with the course. Readings will be posted there,
and all written work should be submitted there (and only there, you won’t need to hand in a
hard copy). Marked work will be returned to you via your ANU e-‐mail address (all
communication relating to the course will also be sent via this address: if you use another
e-‐ mail address, make sure that your ANU e-‐mail address is linked to it: the technical people
Mode of delivery and Workload
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The Course is delivered by means of lectures (DLD recorded), and discussion-‐based
tutorials. There are 23 Hours of lectures (12 Lectures overall, with a 5 minute break in the
middle of each lecture) and 12 tutorials.
Learning outcomes
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By the end of this course, students should be able to:
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1. Identify issues of social justice
2. Evaluate ideas and also critical responses to them in the literature related to social
justice
3. Discuss and analyse current issues in ethics and politics relating to social
institutions
4. Better understand the argumentative structures underlying many of the important
works written in the area of social justice
5. Engage in philosophical discussion and debate, verbalising their interpretations and
criticisms of the various ideas discussed throughout the course