Teacher(s)
Language
English
Prerequisites
The prerequisite(s) for this Teaching Unit (Unité d’enseignement – UE) for the programmes/courses that offer this Teaching Unit are specified at the end of this sheet.
Learning outcomes
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Content
Each section of the course focuses on a detailed presentation some of the main theories in contemporary economic ethics, to be applied to concrete cases. Among the issues that might be tackled in class: - Is it fair to tax the most productive workers in order to transfer money to the least productive? – Have we a moral obligation to give a share of our resources to NGOs in development aid? – Is an unconditional basic income a promising way to reform our welfare state?
These questions might be dealt with within a single theory, but will often require a dialogue between various theories.
The main sections of the course will be as follows (subject to change):
- General introduction
- Utilitarianism
- Meritocracy
- Marxism
- Libertarianism
- Liberal-egalitarianism
These questions might be dealt with within a single theory, but will often require a dialogue between various theories.
The main sections of the course will be as follows (subject to change):
- General introduction
- Utilitarianism
- Meritocracy
- Marxism
- Libertarianism
- Liberal-egalitarianism
Teaching methods
Lecture with Powerpoint presentation. The Powerpoint presentation is made available via Moodle and Syllanet. The active participation of students is most welcome. Attendance at course is strongly recommended.
Furthermore, students may be required to read a book (or several articles) in economic ethics. The required readings (if any) are part of the material to be studied for the exam.
Furthermore, students may be required to read a book (or several articles) in economic ethics. The required readings (if any) are part of the material to be studied for the exam.
Evaluation methods
The written exam may include questions about all the material (authors, theories, historical facts, etc.) seen in class, as well as on the required readings (if any). For detailed information and sample questions, students are strongly advised to check the exam procedures posted on Moodle.
Faculty or entity
Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)
Title of the programme
Sigle
Credits
Prerequisites
Learning outcomes
Bachelor of Science in Business Engineering
Bachelor in Sociology and Anthropology (French-Dutch-English)