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Ethics and the Market


Ethics and the Market

The main purpose of this seminar is to understand the fundamental ideas that shaped our open societies, which are built – at least in theory - on the principles of market economy and constitutional democracy. The seminar will focus on the contemporary issues and challenges as well as on the perennial questions such as:

How do we define the concept of justice?

How should we harmonize the demands for freedom and equality in contemporary society?

The seminar encourages free and civil discussion among participants.

READINGS WILL INCLUDE selections from works by Adam Smith, JAMES MADISON, Friedrich Hayek, Milton Friedman, JOHN RAWLS, Michael Sandel, & Others.

Earlier Event: June 1
The Machine Has No Tradition
Later Event: September 5
Opening Reception