PHL209 Theories of Justice (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Ethics and Philosophy (ETHPH)
Duration: One session
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.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 2 | |
|---|---|
| Internal | Wagga Wagga |
| Distance | Wagga Wagga |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: PHL209
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to display a general knowledge of philosophical theories of justice
- be able to analyse the concept of justice and related terms
- be able to express an understanding of the different types of justice
- be able to use the discourse of justice to criticise and assess social and economic arrangements
- appreciate the ways in which law and justice are connected
- be able to articulate the idea of a fair trial
- exhibit knowledge of competing justificatory theories of punishment, including their strengths and weaknesses
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
- Introduction to Justice - General theories of Justice - Punishment - Legal Justice
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.