PHIL 1950

PHIL 1950

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2024-2025.

In recent years, poverty and inequality have become increasingly common topics of public debate, as academics, journalists, and politicians attempt to come to terms with growing income inequality, with the increasing visibility of inter-country differences in wealth and income, and with the persistence of racial, ethnic, and gender stratification. This course introduces students to ongoing social scientific debates about the sources and consequences of inequality, as well as the types of public policy that might appropriately be pursued to reduce (or increase) inequality. These topics will be addressed in related units, some of which include guest lectures by faculty from other universities (funded by the Center for the Study of Inequality). Each unit culminates with a highly spirited class discussion and debate.

When Offered Fall.

Distribution Category (SCD-AS, SSC-AS) (D-AG, SBA-AG)
Course Attribute (CU-SBY)

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Syllabi: none
  •  4774 PHIL 1950   LEC 001

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  5248 PHIL 1950   DIS 201

    • F Uris Hall 498
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Young, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  5249 PHIL 1950   DIS 202

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  5250 PHIL 1950   DIS 203

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  5251 PHIL 1950   DIS 204

    • F Uris Hall 204
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Young, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  5252 PHIL 1950   DIS 205

    • F Uris Hall 498
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Young, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  5253 PHIL 1950   DIS 206

    • F Uris Hall 498
    • Aug 26 - Dec 9, 2024
    • Young, C

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  5254 PHIL 1950   DIS 207

  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  5352 PHIL 1950   DIS 209

  • Instruction Mode: In Person