Special Topics: The Ethics and Politics of Capitalism

This course explores the philosophical basis and moral implications of contemporary commercial life. Along the way, we will consider the the role of business in society, the relationship between capitalism and democracy, the ethics of consumption, among other issues where market values intersect public and private virtues.

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