Logic & Philosophy of Science

Course Description


Course:  LPS/Phil 108
Name:  Ethics and Econ
Description: 
Recently, there has been a tendency to discuss issues of justice and fairness in general, and public policy in particular, using economic terms such as market forces.  In this class, we will examine how economic theory and economic rationality are related to philosophical questions of social interaction and ethical reasoning. Then we will examine how contemporary economic theory influences our current ethical reasoning on such issues as justice, fairness, and rights.