Political Philosophy (Advanced Studies)

lfilo2362  2024-2025  Louvain-la-Neuve

Political Philosophy (Advanced Studies)
5.00 credits
30.0 h
Q2
Teacher(s)
Language
French
Main themes
Each year the course will select a particular theme, e.g. justification for democracy, sovereignity, citizenship, conflict, power, justice worldwide, social justice, climate justice, migrations, etc.. The course will always present different approaches to the chosen theme, compare and contrast them.
The course will pay special attention to the relationship between the chosen theme and a reflection on the goals and methods of political philosophy.
Bibliography
Elster, J. (1982). Sour Grapes. Studies in the Subversion of Rationality. Cambridge University Press.
Gorz, A. (2019). Eloge du suffisant, Presses Universitaires de France, Paris.
Illich, I. (2004). La perte des sens. Inédits, Fayard, Paris.
Marx, K. (1875). Critique du programme de Gotha, Les éditions sociales, GEME (2021).
Miller, D. (1976). Social Justice, Oxford University Press, New-York.
Rawls, J. (1982). Social Unity and Primary Goods, in A. Sen and B. Williams (eds.) Utilitarianism and Beyond, Cambridge University Press.
Tronto, J. (1993). Un monde vulnerable. Pour une politique du care. La Découverte, Paris.
Walzer, M. (1997). Sphères de justice. Le Seuil Paris.
Faculty or entity


Programmes / formations proposant cette unité d'enseignement (UE)

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Credits
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Learning outcomes
Certificat d'université en éthique et société

Master [60] in Philosophy

Master [120] in Ethics

Master [120] in Philosophy

Certificat universitaire en philosophie (approfondissement)