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LAWS3468: Theories of Justice
2025 unit information
This unit of study seeks to enable understanding and critical analysis of some philosophical accounts of justice. It examines various theories and reflects on their implications for law and politics. It explores issues of freedom, equality, gender, race, class fairness and culture. One theme of the unit is the question of scope, that is, with whom or what is justice concerned, Another theme is the question of method, that is, the way in which justice should be theorised.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Sydney Law School
| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Law |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Corequisites:
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None |
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LAWS5168 |
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At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Understand theoretical debates about justice.
- LO2. Identify, analyse, and respond critically and creatively to theoretical questions about justice.
- LO3. Apply intellectual and practical skills to identify, find, evaluate, and synthesise theoretical literature on justice in an ethical manner.
- LO4. Communicate about theories of justice effectively, respectfully, and persuasively.
Unit availability
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Semester 1 2025
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Normal day | Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney |
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