PHIL 1950

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PHIL 1950
Controversies About Inequality

Course information provided by the 2026-2027 Catalog.

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.


Distribution Requirements (D-AG, SBA-AG), (SCD-AS, SSC-AS), (ICE-IL)

Exploratory Studies (AFAREA), (CU-SBY)

Last 4 Terms Offered 2025FA, 2024FA, 2023FA, 2022FA

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  •  5861 PHIL 1950   LEC 001

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  •  5868 PHIL 1950   DIS 207

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    • Aug 24 - Dec 7, 2026

    • Young, C

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