Introduction to global ethical issues, focusing on alternative lines of ethical argument. Topics may include poverty and unequal development, climate change, war and terrorism, reparations for colonialism and slavery, international relief services, ill effects of globalization, trafficking and forced labour, democracy and global governance. Prerequisite(s): Second-year standing. Lectures two hours a week, tutorials one hour a week. 1276 Courses [0.5 credits]
Introduction to global ethical issues, focusing on alternative lines of ethical argument. Topics may include poverty and unequal development, climate change, war and terrorism, reparations for colonialism and slavery, international relief services, ill effects of globalization, trafficking and forced labour, democracy and global governance. Prerequisite(s): Second-year standing. Lectures two hours a week, tutorials one hour a week. 1276 Courses [0.5 credits]