Justice at Harvard University Overview
Justice
at Harvard University
This introduction to moral and political philosophy is one of the most popular courses taught at Harvard College.
Duration | 12 weeks |
Mode of learning | Online |
Difficulty level | Intermediate |
Official Website | Go to Website  |
Course Level | UG Certificate |
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- Earn a certificate after completion of the course
Justice at Harvard University Course details
Justice
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What are the course deliverables?
- The fundamentals of political philosophy
- An understanding of social justice and criminal justice, and the roles they play in the modern justice system
- A deeper sense of the philosophy that underlies modern issues such as affirmative action, same-sex marriage, and equality
- The ability to better articulate and evaluate philosophical arguments and ask philosophical questions
More about this course
- Taught by lauded Harvard professor Michael Sandel, Justice explores critical analysis of classical and contemporary theories of justice, including discussion of present-day applications
- Topics include affirmative action, income distribution, same-sex marriage, the role of markets, debates about rights (human rights and property rights), arguments for and against equality, dilemmas of loyalty in public and private life
- The course invites learners to subject their own views on these controversies to critical examination
- The principal readings for the course are texts by Aristotle, John Locke, Immanuel Kant, John Stuart Mill, and John Rawls
- Other assigned readings include writings by contemporary philosophers, court cases, and articles about political controversies that raise philosophical questions
- Earn a paid Certificate for 17,342
Justice at Harvard University Curriculum
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Philosophy, Ethics, Government, Sociology
Justice at Harvard University Faculty details
Justice
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Michael J. Sandel
Designation : Anne T. and Robert M. Bass Professor of Government
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