Year Level: Year 2 to 4
This course investigates the relationship between capitalism and morality. After tracing the religious roots of capitalism, central features such as the free exchange of products, private property, ideology, and alienation will be systematically elaborated. Different forms such as corporate, free markets, and casino capitalism will be distinguished and related to questions of legitimation, justice and the good life. During the second half of the course we will analyze the impact of global capitalism on culture and politics. Finally, we will pursue the question whether it is still possible to conceive of reasonable alternatives to capitalist modes of production.