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Discussion of leading current debates over the moral foundations of political justice including such questions as, “What forms, if any, of economic equality are fundamentally important?”, “Is equality of political influence important as such?”, “Is capitalism exploitive?”, “What is the nature and basis of the political duty to promote the general welfare?”, “What role, if any, should patriotism play in political choice?”, “What are the political demands of respect and inclusion?” Readings will be mostly from recent political philosophy, with attention to classic arguments (e.g., by Rawls, Nozick, Mill), current political controversies and social scientific findings, as well.