PHIL 413 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 PLSC 413 and PHIL 513

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

Prerequisites - (one PHIL course [100-499] excluding PHIL 120 & PHIL 130) or (PLSC 213)
Restriction by Major -
Restriction by Class - Undergraduate standing

Equivalent Course(s) - PLSC 413, PHIL 513
Course History -
Change to course rotation 4/2019, effective Fall 2019; New course 4/2018, effective Fall 2018

Political Science, philosophy, ethics, international

Winter 2025 Course Sections

Fall 2024 Course Sections