EPP (0155) 101 - Introduction to Philosophy, Politics & Economics

Credits: 3.00

To better understand the ethical, political, and economic dimensions of contemporary social challenges, students will study the distinct yet complementary modes of analysis from philosophy, political science, and economics. Through case analysis, students integrate their interdisciplinary understanding. Topics include: justice, equality, property, rational choice, markets, and collective action.

Course Learning Goals: Students will gain an introductory understanding of theories of justice

Students will gain an introductory understanding of theories of equality

Students will gain an introductory understanding of theories of property

Students will gain an introductory understanding of theories of markets

Students will gain an introductory understanding of rational choice and game theory

Students will gain an introductory understanding of theories of collective action
Students will be able to integrate the diverse philosophical, political, and economic modes of analysis to apply to specific cases