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PHIL 513 Global Justice


This is a course in political theory and philosophy focused on the moral assessment of global institutions. Questions that may be considered include: By what policies may nation-states justly restrict immigration? What duties do affluent Western societies have to alleviate global poverty? Under what circumstances is humanitarian intervention justified? What are the appropriate boundaries of state sovereignty? What would a just global order look like?

Often cross-listed with PHIL 413  and PLSC 413 

Credit 3 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit
Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation Irregular Schedule (in-person/hybrid or online)

Prerequisites -
Restriction by Major -
Restriction by Degree Type - Graduate standing

Equivalent Course(s) - PHIL 413, PLSC 413  
Course History -
Change to course rotation 3/2019, effective Fall 2019; New course 4/2018, effective Fall 2018


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