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Philosophies of Globalisation - PHL356
Reflection on the nature and value of work is an important, but often neglected, feature of the Western philosophical tradition. What is work and how should it be distinguished from other forms of activity? What contribution, if any, does work make to the good life? How does work affect our identity? Should the availability of work be left to the job market? Or does the state have responsibilities to provide employment? Is there a right to work? Or is there an obligation to work? Questions like these have puzzled philosophers from the ancient to the most recent times, and their reflections continue to be a source of rich insight and provocation. This unit provides an introduction to the philosophy of work, drawing on key texts by Plato, Aristotle, John Locke, Adam Smith, Karl Marx, and Hannah Arendt, as well as a range of contemporary authors.
| Credit Points: | 3 |
| When Offered: | 2015 - Next offered in 2015 |
| Staff Contact(s): | Associate Professor Jean-Philippe Deranty |
| Prerequisites: |
39cp or admission to GDipArts |
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| NCCW(s): | PHIL356 |
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| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: | Department of Philosophy Faculty of Arts |
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