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Description
This course examines the main theories of global justice and some of the key pressing issues and topics in contemporary international ethics. We will cover major theories such as cosmopolitanism and statism, as well analyse specific global ethical challenges. Possible topics include duties towards those living in global poverty, the justifiability of immigration restrictions, the distribution of climate change burdens, and questions of global governance, such as the normative desirability and practical feasibility of global democracy.
Teaching Delivery:
The lecture will provide an overview of the week鈥檚 topic and the literature that surrounds it. In the seminar, you will discuss the topic in depth with your peers. You will be expected to read around three articles or chapters for each seminar.
By the end of the module, you should:
(i) have a clear grasp of the contemporary literature on global justice;
(ii) be able to construct sustained normative arguments about global justice, and be able to defend them against opposing arguments and perspectives;
(iii) be able to make links between theoretical ideas and empirical information, with particular reference to existing global issues and institutions.
Module deliveries for 2024/25 academic year
Last updated
This module description was last updated on 8th April 2024.
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