Theories of Justice

About this subject

• What you'll learn

  At the completion of this subject students will have:

  1. a good general knowledge of some of the major theories and current debates in contemporary political philosophy
  2. an ability to understand and analyse arguments in the relevant literature
  3. an ability to evaluate these theories and arguments critically
  4. the ability to develop your own view or perspective through consideration and analysis of the views and arguments presented in the subject
  5. clarity of thought, clarity of written expression and exposition. 

• Topics covered

• Description

• Assessments

• Textbooks

• About Macquarie University

Entry requirements

Equivalent subjects

You should not enrol in this subject if you have successfully completed any of the following subject(s) because they are considered academically equivalent:

• MAQ-PHI320 (Not currently available)

Others

You must complete some Level 1 and 2 studies before starting this subject. Prior study in Philosophy is recommended.

Additional requirements

• Other requirements -

  Students who have an Academic Standing of Suspension or Exclusion under Macquarie University's Academic Progression Policy are not permitted to enrol in OUA units offered by Macquarie University. Students with an Academic Standing of Suspension or Exclusion who have enrolled in units through OUA will be withdrawn.

Study load

0.125 EFTSL

This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.

Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.

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