PHIL 5901 Special Topics: The Ethics and Politics of Capitalism
This course explores the philosophical basis and moral implications of contemporary commercial life. Along the way, we will consider the the role of business in society, the relationship between capitalism and democracy, the ethics of consumption, among other issues where market values intersect public and private virtues.
Course overview
- Department
- Philosophy
- School
- CSOM
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Both
- Offered
- Every Spring
Requirements fulfilled
- Environmental Studies: Concentration — Environmental Entrepreneurship: One Humanities Course (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
- International Studies: Concentration: Ethics and Social Justice – approved courses (six courses in one concentration) (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
- Philosophy: Free Philosophy electives (five courses, 15 credits); up to two approved cognate courses in other departments may also count (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)