| Course Name | Year | Term | Period | Faculty / Graduate School | All Instructors | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51231:Theories of Justice (P) | 2022 | Fall | Wed4 | College Of Policy Science | KONDO KEISUKE | 2 |
Campus
Class Venue
Language
Course Outline and Method
In the first part, students will learn the main types of the theory of justice: liberalism, libertarianism, communitarianism, and so on.
In the second part, students will know how these theories, especially the liberalist ones, are applied to various policy issues, such as global poverty, immigration, multiculturalism, and so on.
For the prevention of the spread of the Covid-19 in the class, the course will take into consideration the instruction issued by the College and the University. As to its teaching methods, students are required to follow the instructor's directions announced on Manaba+R.
Student Attainment Objectives
- Become familiar with the theories of justice;
- Evaluate various policy issues in terms of these theories;
- Engage in philosophical discussions and relate them to our everyday problems.
Recommended Preparatory Course
Course Schedule
| Lecture/Instructor（When there are multiple instructors) | Theme |
|---|---|
| Keyword, References and Supplementary Information | |
| 1 | Introduction (on-demand class) |
Introduction to the contemporary debates on justice |
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| 2 | Theories 1 (on-demand class) |
Rawls's liberal theory of justice |
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| 3 | Theories 2 (on-demand class) |
Other liberal theories of justice |
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| 4 | Theories 3 |
Nozick's libertarian theory of justice |
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| 5 | Theories 4 |
Other libertarian theories of justice |
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| 6 | Theories 5 |
Sandel's communitarian theory of justice |
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| 7 | Theories 6 |
Utilitarian and feminist theories of justice |
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| 8 | Discussion 1 (live-streamed class) |
On the variety of the theories of justice |
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| 9 | Application 1 |
Global poverty and justice |
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| 10 | Application 2 |
Immigration and justice |
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| 11 | Application 3 |
Multiculturalism and justice |
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| 12 | Application 4 |
National self-determination and justice |
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| 13 | Application 5 |
Justice to future generations |
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| 14 | Application 6 |
Past injustice |
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| 15 | Discussion 2 (live-streamed class) |
On the applications of the theories of justice |
Class Format
10 classes on Face to Face basis, 5 classes on Media basis (either live-streamed classes or on-demand classes).
※The first class is likely to be a Media class. (The details will be announced on manaba+R course news.)
In the case of BCP Level 3 or higher:
All the classes are to be conducted on Media basis.
Recommendations for Private Study
- Read the handouts and materials critically;
- Discuss the theories and issues with other students.
Grade Evaluation Method
| Kind | Percentage | Grading Criteria etc. |
|---|---|---|
| Final Examination (Written) | ||
| Report Examination (A report to be submitted by the unified deadline) |
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| Exams and/or Reports other than those stated above, and Continuous Assessment (Evaluation of Everyday Performance in Class) |
100 | - Class attendance/participation
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Grade Evaluation Method （Note）
Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods
Textbooks
Textbooks （Frequency of Use, Note）
Reference Books
| Title | Author | Publisher | ISBN Code | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justice: A Beginner's Guide | Raymond Wacks | Oneworld | 978-1-78607-045-6 | |
| Contemporary Political Philosophy: An Introduction (2nd ed) | Will Kymlicka | Oxford University Press | 978-0198782742 | |
| Justice in the Changing World | Cecil Fabre | Polity Press | 978-07456-3969-7 |
Reference Books （Frequency of Use, Note）
Web Pages for Reference
How to Communicate with the Instructor In and Out of Class(Including Instructor Contact Information)
Other Comments
URL:http://www.ritsumei.ac.jp//students/pathways-future/course/curriculum.html