What does Inequality, Justice and Injustice mean?

Justice is one of the fundamental tenets of philosophical traditions across cultures, and the perception of injustice –which can be provoked by economic, social, political, racial and religious inequality—is not only troubling on moral grounds but can contribute to social unrest and political instability. Students will address this theme from a global perspective, comparing western classical theories of justice and moral reasoning with non-western philosophical thought. They will then use those conceptual notions to analyze and evaluate distributive justice and human rights in “real life” situations, including issues such as race, economic development, food security, global health, and climate change. This theme can contribute to a host of majors and minors, including Political Science, History, Philosophy, Area Studies (e.g., Asian Studies, Latin American Studies, African American studies), Economics, Economic Development, Environmental and Climate Change studies, Education and Public Health.

General Education Courses

GLI Fellows should plan to take at least 3 General Education courses that relate to their Theme and Topic. For courses that address the issues of Inequality, Justice and Injustice, please consult the list below.

Elective Courses

If Fellows are unable to find General Education courses that meet their needs, elective courses may also be used. For elective courses that address the issues of Inequality, Justice and Injustice, please consult the list below.