printer friendly pageETHICSOC 372R: Ending Wars: A Just Peace or Just a Peace (PHIL 372M)
Much of just war theory focuses on the justifications for resorting to armed force and the conduct of hostilities. But what are the ethical and legal principles that govern ending wars and making peace? This course will explore the theory of "just peace," including such problems as when a party to war may demand the unconditional surrender of its adversary and what kinds of compromises are ethically permissible in order to end ¿ or to avoid ¿ armed conflict. We will also consider the terms and practices the winning party in war may impose on the loser, such as reparations and occupation (particularly transformative occupation). In addition, we will examine the topic of transitional justice, including issues related to amnesty, forgiveness, criminal and other forms of accountability, and reconciliation. Elements used in grading: Class Participation, Written Assignments, Final Exam.
Terms: Win
| Units: 2
Instructors:
Margalit, A. (PI)
;
Weiner, A. (PI)
ETHICSOC 374R: Science, Religion, and Democracy (PHIL 374F)
Terms: Win
| Units: 4
| Repeatable
3 times
(up to 12 units total)
Instructors:
Friedman, M. (PI)
;
Margalit, A. (PI)
ETHICSOC 376R: Religion and Politics: a Latin American Perspective (ETHICSOC 276R, PHIL 176C, PHIL 276C)
Religion has traditionally been banished from politics in some places in Latin America. Religious symbols may not be displayed in public buildings, political discourse is expected to be free from all religious content, and religious ministers are not allowed to run for public office, among other measures. This course examines the political motivation for this kind of policies towards religion taking a comparative perspective with American and French variants of secularism.
Last offered: Spring 2014
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