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Theories of Justice

Code 17744
Year 3
Semester S1
ECTS Credits 6
Workload OT(15H)/TP(45H)
Scientific area Ciência Política
Entry requirements _
Learning outcomes a) To autonomously handle the broad conceptual apparatus deployed within the theoretical space of justice;
b) To assess the relevance and currency of the issues raised, particularly the difference between classical and modern notions of justice;
c) To establish productive and philosophically pertinent dialogues with other conceptions not directly related to the concept of justice.
Syllabus Introduction to the topic (from Plato to the present day)
12 Angry Men
Egalitarianism (Barry & Rawls)
Libertarianism (Hayek and Nozick)
Communitarianism (Sandel and Walzer)
Other trends
Main Bibliography Rawls. Political Liberalism [1993]
Nozick. Anarchy, State, and Utopia [1974]
Walzer. Spheres of Justice [1983]
Sandel. Liberalism and the Limits of Justice [1982]
Kukathas & Pettit. Rawls: A Theory of Justice and Its Critics [1990]
Teaching Methodologies and Assessment Criteria 1 midterm exam
1 essay (5-10 pages)
oral presentation (individual)
Language Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.
Last updated on: 2026-01-05

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