Justice (Harvard, edX)
Justice (Harvard, edX) is first on the list of best online equality and justice courses. Justice, taught by renowned Harvard professor Michael Sandel, examines critical analyses of classical and contemporary theories of justice, as well as discussions of current applications. Affirmative action, income distribution, same-sex marriage, the role of markets, debates about rights (human and property rights), arguments for and against equality, and dilemmas of loyalty in public and private life are among the topics covered. The course encourages students to critically examine their own perspectives on these issues.
The course's primary readings include works by Aristotle, John Locke, Immanuel Kant, John Stuart Mill, and John Rawls. Writings by contemporary philosophers, court cases, and articles about political controversies that raise philosophical questions are also assigned readings. This course introduces students to philosophical as well as public policy debates about the concept of justice. Aristotle, John Locke, Immanuel Kant, and John Stuart Mill are among the classic texts read, as are contemporary court cases and political perspectives. Human rights, affirmative action, income distribution, same-sex marriage, and the role of markets are all discussed. Students will have a better understanding of the relationship between social justice and criminal justice by the end of this class and will be able to articulate and evaluate philosophical arguments.
What you'll learn
- The fundamentals of political philosophy
- An understanding of social justice and criminal justice, and the roles they play in the modern justice system
- A deeper sense of the philosophy that underlies modern issues such as affirmative action, same sex marriage, and equality
- The ability to better articulate and evaluate philosophical arguments and ask philosophical questions
Details:
- Time to Complete: 12 weeks, 2-4 hours per week
- Price: Free, verified certificate available for $99
- Subtitles: available in Chinese, German, Portuguese, and Spanish.
- Rating: 4.9/5.0
- Enroll here: edx.org/course/justice-2
