The Brady Scholars Program: The Good Society (273-3-20)

Topic

The Good Society

Instructors

Rowan Mellor

Meeting Info

Kresge Centennial Hall 2-430: Tues, Thurs 2:00PM - 3:20PM

Overview of class

This course aims to introduce students to political philosophy by examining the philosophical questions raised by debates about social justice, and our responses to it. The course will be divided into three parts. First, we will consider some key social issues which frequently spark debates about justice, and discuss the philosophical questions they raise. Second, we will examine the ethics of how to respond to social injustice. Finally, we will consider what a just society might look like - what sort of society should our effort at reform aim to realize?

Learning Objectives

You will develop an understanding of key philosophical readings on the social justice. You will also apply these ideas to contemporary political issues, such as the inequality. Skills of argumentation, close reading, and analysis will be developed through class discussion, presentations, and essay writing.

Evaluation Method

Final paper.

Class Materials (Required)

All class materials will be available on Canvas at NO cost to the student.

All texts will be available electronically via Canvas. Students will *not* need to source any books.

Class Notes

Final paper

Class Attributes

Ethical and Evaluative Thinking Foundational Disci
Ethics & Values Distro Area

Associated Classes

DIS - Kresge Centennial Hall 3-410: Thurs 3:30PM - 4:20PM