A. ONLINE AVAILABLE COURSES
PPE 1004: Introduction to Philosophy, Politics, and Economics
This course discusses classic and contemporary readings in philosophy, politics, and economics with historical and current relevance. Core concepts and topics span the history of moral, political, and economic thought; political economy; equality and fairness; socioeconomic status, power, class, diversity; and the evolution of the human condition.
This course trains students to look beyond the boundaries of academic disciplines by offering an integrated study of philosophy, politics, and economics. The course enhances students’ understanding of each discipline, its methods, and implications. It trains students to make decisions that are not only economically sound, but also socially, ethically, and politically informed.
PPE 4884: PPE Capstone Course
This course addresses advanced topics at the intersection of philosophy, politics, and economics, such as economic rationality, utility theory, game theory, social choice theory, political economy, markets, justice, and democracy. The course allows senior students to synthesize their knowledge gained during their PPE studies and apply it to an interdisciplinary research topic of their choice.
B. UNDERGRADUATE TEACHING
PPE Capstone Course (400 level)
Contemporary Theories of Justice (400 level)
Political Philosophy (300 level)
PPE Gateway Course (200 level)
Global Justice (200 level)
Morality and Justice (100 level)
Introduction to Philosophy (100 level)
C. GRADUATE TEACHING AND SUPERVISION
Ph.D. Dissertation Supervision (Moral and Political Philosophy)
M.A. Thesis Supervision (Moral and Political Philosophy)
Distributive Justice (600 level)
The Welfare State (600 level)
Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (600 level)
Normative Ethics (500 level)
Independent Research Study (400 and 500 levels)
D. INTERNATIONAL GUEST LECTURES AND SEMINARS
Economics and Ethics (Graduate Seminar), University of Zurich
Perspectives on Democracy in Philosophy and Economics (Graduate Seminar), University of Hamburg
Distributive Justice – Local and Global (Graduate Seminar), University of Hamburg
Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (Graduate Seminar), University of Graz