PRTO4901

Special Topics: The Ethics and Politics of Capitalism

Name: Special Topics: The Ethics and Politics of Capitalism
Rating: 4.73 (48 reviews)

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: Portico
School: CSOM
Credits: 3

Requirements fulfilled

No source-backed degree requirement is attached to this course yet.

Official evaluation summary

4.73 / 5

Based on 48 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-07-23. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

Jeremy A Evans
Summer 2026
Jeremy Evans
Summer 2024, Summer 2022, Spring 2022 · Official rating 4.94/5
Michael Smith
Spring 2022 · Official rating 4.93/5

Sections

Section 01
Summer 2026 · Jeremy A Evans · See Office of Global Education website for details · Offered