The course aims to explore the concept of global justice within a human rights framework. Students will delve into the origins of contemporary justice and rights discourse, analyze political theory in the context of global justice, and revisit debates on universality versus relativity, individual versus collective rights, and civil, political, economic, social, and cultural rights. By the end of the course, learners will be able to critically assess the compatibility of global justice in theory and practice. The teaching method involves lectures, readings, discussions, and a final exam. This course is designed for individuals interested in human rights, political theory, and global justice issues.
Overview
Syllabus
- Course Introduction
- Unit 1: A Human Rights Context for Global Justice
- Unit 2: Origins of the Contemporary Justice and Rights Discourse
- Unit 3: Political Theory and Global Justice
- Unit 4: Empowerment, Agency, and Global Justice: Revisiting the Universal-Relative Debate
- Unit 5: Resolving Conflicting Claims for Justice: Revisiting the Individual-Collective Debate
- Unit 6: Participation, Rights, Needs, and Global Justice: Revisiting Civil, Political and Economic, Social, Cultural Rights Debate
- Unit 7: Final Considerations: Are Global and Justice Compatible In Theory and Practice?
- Course Feedback Survey
- Certificate Final Exam
