A homeless man sleeping in a park in Buenos Aires, Argentina. This course covers not only theoretical philosophical topics, but their application in the real world as well, e.g. social justice. (Image courtesy of Gonzalo Sáenz.)
Instructor(s)
Prof. Sally Haslanger
MIT Course Number
24.02
As Taught In
Fall 2008
Level
Undergraduate
Course Description
Course Features
Course Description
This course will focus on issues that arise in contemporary public debate concerning matters of social justice. Topics will likely include: euthanasia, gay marriage, racism and racial profiling, free speech, hunger and global inequality. Students will be exposed to multiple points of view on the topics and will be given guidance in analyzing the moral frameworks informing opposing positions. The goal will be to provide the basis for respectful and informed discussion of matters of common moral concern.
