POLITICS 249

Freedom and Limits of State Action

Please note: this is archived course information from 2015 for POLITICS 249.

Description

Treats ideas about freedom, public goods and the role of the state in political theory. Topics include the relation between freedom, well-being and resources, paternalism, irrational decision-making, coercion to enforce morality, collective action problems, public goods and how to value them.

Availability 2015

Semester 1

Lecturer(s)

Coordinator(s) Professor Martin Wilkinson

Points

POLITICS 249: 15 points

Prerequisites

30 points at Stage I in Political Studies or Politics and International Relations, or 15 points at Stage I in Political Studies or Politics and International Relations and 15 points at Stage I in Philosophy