PRTO 4901 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
- Portico
- School
- CSOM
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Both
- Offered
- Every Spring
Requirements fulfilled
- International Studies: Concentration: Ethics and Social Justice – approved courses (six courses in one concentration) (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
- International Studies: Concentration: Global Cultures – Cultures and Social Movements cluster (six courses; electives must come from one cluster) (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
- International Studies: Concentration: Global Cultures – Cultures at Work cluster (six courses; electives must come from one cluster) (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 4.73 / 5 · Excellent
- Instructor rating
- 4.94 / 5 · Excellent
- Terms evaluated
- 3
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer 2024 | Jeremy Evans | 4.9 | 5.0 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4–6 hrs/week | 10 of 14 |
| Summer 2022 | Jeremy Evans | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.6 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 4.9 | 4–6 hrs/week | 8 of 13 |
| Spring 2022 | Jeremy Evans | 4.6 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 1–3 hrs/week | 15 of 24 |
| Spring 2022 | Michael Smith | 4.6 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 1–3 hrs/week | 15 of 24 |