PLSC 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 PHIL 413 and PHIL 513

Credit 3 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit
Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation

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) - PHIL 413, PHIL 513
Course History -
New course 4/2018, effective Fall 2018

Political Science, philosophy, justice, international

Summer 2024 Course Sections

Fall 2024 Course Sections