This course explores the idea of justice, focusing on conflicts between liberty and equality, and especially on contemporary debates surrounding the work of John Rawls. Arguments and proposals advanced by utilitarians, libertarians, marxists, egalitarians, liberal and radical feminists, communitarians and republicans will be evaluated. Prerequisites Registration status: Year 3 or Year 4, and at least one of: PO235, PO236, PP203, PP207 or PP213. Exclusions PO310p.
