Rawls MSc (P02795)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : PPL-P-Rawls

In this course, we critically examine the main ideas and arguments John Rawls' classic book, *A Theory of Justice* in some depth, and also look at how Rawls' views developed since the writing of that book, culminating in his more recent *Political Liberalism*, which we shall also examine in some depth. In association with each of these texts we will look at a variety of relevant secondary literature.

Shared with UG course U04121 Rawls

Entry Requirements

none

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Philosophy, (School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences, Schedule I)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : Not being delivered

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

* Examine in depth the systematic political philosophy of John Rawls as it has developed from *A Theory of Justice* to *Political Liberalism*
* Assess whether Rawls's views are defensible
* Critically discuss different theories of justice and of political liberalism
* Critically assess Rawls's views about the separation of moral philosophy more generally from political philosophy and associated distinctions drawn in *Political Liberalism*