PPE - Philosophy, Politics, and Economics
Philosophy, Politics, and Economics: PPE
Lower-Division Courses
PPE 301. Introduction to Philosophy, Politics, and Economics.
Cultivate an awareness of the relevance of ethics, politics, and economics, as well as an appreciation for the limitations of each discipline and the necessity of thinking through their interactions. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
PPE 119S, 219S, 319S, 419S, 519S, 619S, 719S, 819S, 919S. Topics in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics.
This course is used to record credit the student earns while enrolled at another institution in a program administered by the University's Study Abroad Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the Department of Government. University credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
Upper-Division Courses
PPE 320. Foundations of Philosophy, Politics, and Economics.
Examine distributive justice, collective action, and the rule of law. Reflect on how these approaches amplify and limit civil discourse. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Philosophy, Politics, and Economics 301 with at least a C or consent of the director of the program.
PPE 129S, 229S, 329S, 429S, 529S, 629S, 729S, 829S, 929S. Topics in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics.
This course is used to record credit the student earns while enrolled at another institution in a program administered by the University's Study Abroad Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the Center for African and African Diaspora Studies. University credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
PPE 379. Capstone Course.
Practice researching and prepare to share findings for public discourse related to philosophy, politics, and economics. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Prerequisite: Philosophy, Politics, and Economics 320 with at least a C or consent of the director of the program.