Topics in Social and Political Philosophy (361-0-21)

Topic

Should Some Things Not Be for Sale?

Instructors

Pascal Brixel

Meeting Info

Kresge Cent. Hall 2-380 Kaplan: Mon, Wed 3:30PM - 4:50PM

Overview of class

The goal of this course is to provide you with a philosophical foundation for thinking clearly and sensitively about the ethics of markets. Markets perform vital coordinating functions in modern societies and are rapidly penetrating into ever more aspects of our lives and society. But some markets—for example, those in human organs and in human reproductive and sexual capacities—are highly controversial. Are these markets special? Are they objectionable? If so, what features make them special or objectionable? Are these features essential or contingent? And what can this investigation tell us more generally about the promises and moral limits of markets?

Evaluation Method

Final Paper

Class Materials (Required)

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

Enrollment Requirements

Enrollment Requirements: Registration is reserved for Philosophy PhD Graduate Students