POLSC401: Ethics and Public Policy
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Explore the foundational theories of ethics and morality in politics. Delve into domestic and international policy issues from various perspectives. Discover common themes in ethics debates, including justice, equality, and individual liberty. Learn about decision-making models and theoretical frameworks for ethical analysis. Dive into topics like immigration, income equality, and care for the vulnerable. Gain insights into national security, foreign relations, and the role of science and technology. Understand the daily operations of government, lobbying, campaigns, and elections. Enhance your understanding of ethics and morality in politics with our comprehensive curriculum.
After studying the foundational theories of ethics and morality in politics, we review arguments about issues in domestic and international policy from a variety of perspectives.
Common themes in ethics debates include justice, equality, fairness, individual liberty, free enterprise, charity, fundamental human rights, and minimizing harm to others.
These themes are integrated into various decision-making models, such as the utilitarian approach, fairness and justice approach, and rights approach.
Unit 1: The Role of Ethics and Morality in Politics
Unit 2: Theoretical Frameworks for Ethical Analysis
Unit 3: Individual Liberty, Public Safety, and Immigration
Unit 4: Income Equality, Equal Employment, and Affirmative Action
Unit 5: Care for the Poor, Sick, Elderly, and Infirm
Unit 6: Policies Regarding Families and Personal Relationships
Unit 7: National Security and Foreign Relations
Unit 8: Foreign Relations, Foreign Trade, Foreign Aid, and Military Intervention
Unit 9: Science, Technology, and Commerce
Unit 10: Daily Operations of Government, Lobbying, Campaigns and Elections
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