Course: Theories of equality and inequality

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Course title Theories of equality and inequality
Course code KPF/N205
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Seminary
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Šmíd Jan, PhDr. Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
1st Plato's concept of inequality and the denial of democracy 2nd Aristotle and the slavery as a natural phenomenon 3rd Christianity - equality from God´s point of view 4th Locke´s theory 5th Liberal equality (formal) 6th Economic and social equality 7th Equality and liberty - posive and negative 8th Radical equality - communism, Marx 9th Market Economy - just or unjust inequality? I 10th Market Economy - just or unjust inequality? II 11th Welfare State as solution of inequality. 12th Welfare State as a source of justice or injustice? 13th Assessment of the debate. Are we heading toward greater equality or inequality? And where should we reach?

Learning activities and teaching methods
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Learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to discuss the various theories of equality and inequality in history, discussed but not only as a historical survey, but on the historical basis of the particular topic discussed systematically.
Students will be able to describe the basic principles of Rawls's Theory of Justice, and basic attitudes of other participants in the debate. He/She will be able to read more difficult texts written in English. General knowledge of the development of political thoughts and political ideology. Ability to formulate problems and objections.
Prerequisites
None. Students should be able to understand texts of political philosophy, preferably also the English originals. They should be oriented in the context of modern political philosophy and know the basic characteristics of its various movemets.

Assessment methods and criteria
unspecified
An exam consists of an oral exam (interview) focused on the issue of the lecture in which the student is knowledgeable about Rawls's conception, objections of opponents, knowledge of the overall framework of discussed issues and possibly make an attempt to synthesize. Prerequisite for admission to the examination is fulfilled paper or seminar work.
Recommended literature
  • Atkinson Anthony B. Ekonomika nerovnosti. Praha, 2016. ISBN 978-80-265-0508-2.
  • Jouvenel De Bertrand. Etika přerozdělování. Praha, 1998. ISBN 80-901659-7-4.
  • Murray Charles. Příliš mnoho dobra. Praha, 1998. ISBN 80-85850-55-9.
  • Murray Charles. Štěstí lidu. Praha, 2014. ISBN 978-80-7272-462-8.
  • Piketty Thomas. Kapitál v 21. století. Praha, 2015. ISBN 978-80-242-4870-7.
  • Sen Amartya. Etika a ekonomie. Praha, 2002. ISBN 9788070215494.


Study plans that include the course
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Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teaching Social Sciences for Secondary Schools (A14) Category: Philosophy, theology - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
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Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Political Philosophy (A14) Category: Social sciences - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Social Sciences (Two-Subject Combination) (A14) Category: Philosophy, theology - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Arts Study plan (Version): Teaching Social Sciences for Middle School (Two-Subject Combination) (A14) Category: Philosophy, theology - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -