Abstract
This subject is concerned with the study of philosophical theories of justice. It analyses the concept of justice and examines theories about the meaning and content of justice with respect to social and economic arrangements, civil and criminal law, trials and punishments.
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Syllabus
The libertarian account of the stateThe welfare state and its justificationUtilitarian theories of distributive justiceThe universal basic incomeGlobal justiceThe retributivist justification of criminal punishmentDeterrence and the utilitarian justification of criminal punishmentPunishment and communication
Assessment items
1. Assignment 1
2. Assignment 2
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
1.
be able to display knowledge of a range of philosophical theories of justice;
2.
be able to analyse the concept of justice and related terms;
3.
be able to express an understanding of the differences between criminal and distributive justice;
4.
be able to use the discourse of justice to analyse social and economic policy;
5.
be able to appreciate the ways in which law and justice are connected;
6.
be able to articulate the idea of a fair trial; and
7.
be able to exhibit knowledge of competing justificatory theories of punishment, including their strengths and weaknesses.
Enrolment restrictions
Not available to students who have completed PHL409 as it is a paired subject.
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