PSC 374 - Justice and Politics (3 cr.)

What is justice? Should the objective of politics and government be to establish a just society? If so, how does a government realize political justice? To explore these and related questions, this course examines political philosophies of justice dating back to ancient Greece and continuing through contemporary theories of gender and racial justice. Students will complete a concluding project analyzing and reflecting on debates about justice in our current society.
Liberal arts
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing
Cardinal Core Curriculum Category: Individual Expression
SUNY Framework: Humanities
Semester(s) Offered: Varies