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Term Dates: 01 May - 15 July 2023 (half-term 29 May - 03 June)
History shows that whenever people work together, they can create great wealth. But for you to get rich do I have to suffer? For me to get rich do you have to suffer? If we both want to prosper can we do it without impoverishing someone else?
But how should we do that? This vital and challenging question is at the heart of our courses. So many of today’s ills spring from the prevailing concept of economics being independent of fairness and morality.
This 10 session course addresses economics as a human subject, the study of relationships between individuals, institutions and communities; based on human values. Hence the importance of what we value, what ethical standing we hold. Each session features a topic presentation designed to encourage discussion and reflection. Come and join us in this fascinating exploration.
10 weekly sessions
Online classes will be held online via Zoom and each one lasts 75 minutes.
Our London in-person course will be two hours but will include a short break for refreshments.
Choose a day and time from above that suits you.
The School of Philosophy and Economic Science wants to give everyone the opportunity to discover the value of our courses. So if you are keen to do the course, but can’t afford the fee, do still enrol and pay what you can afford. If you are in this situation, please contact the office who will be very happy to make the arrangements.
London In-Person Course Location
11 Mandeville Place London W1U 3AJ
Economics with Justice
We start by exploring the scope of economics, the nature of justice and how justice operates in the economic realm.
The Nature of Society
We look at the structure of human society starting with the family and how the different elements contribute to the general level of prosperity and freedom.
Wealth
We examine what wealth actually is, how it is produced and how it may be more fairly distributed.
Mother Earth
We explore our dependence on the natural world and the importance of our relationship with it for our prosperity and well-being.
Work - Our Contribution
We look at the business of making a living and how important work is for our welfare.
Do as you would be done by
This session is about exchange, trade and how the market works. We also explore the limits of the market.
Credit and Money
We explore what credit and money are with examples to show how credit can work to enhance our freedom and prosperity.
Responsible and irresponsible banking
We look at banks, their role, what happens when things go wrong and how banks can work effectively for the good of the economy.
Taxation
We look at how taxation works, what its effects are and suggest a more just approach.
Reflections
We reflect on the term in the light of some of the great philosophical teachings and consider how they may apply to the realm of Economics.