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Ethics in Public Policy
Explore ethical dimensions in policymaking: Learn to balance morality and practicality in governance
Course Cost
Free course
Beginner
Skill Level
7 Hours
Self-paced lessons
This course examines the role of ethics, morality, and cultural principles in public policy formulation and execution. It covers key ethical theories and decision-making models, applying them to real-world policy challenges. Students will explore topics such as justice, equality, individual liberty, and human rights in the context of public policy. The course emphasizes practical skills for policymakers, helping them navigate complex ethical dilemmas and balance competing interests. Through case studies and contemporary examples, students will gain insights into the moral dimensions of issues like social security, economic policy, and global governance.
English
What you'll learn
Identify moral and ethical dimensions in politics and public policy
Describe the complexity of ethical decision-making in policy contexts
Apply ethical theories and decision-making models to real-world policy challenges
Analyze the ethical implications of economic policies and social security programs
Evaluate different concepts of equality and their impact on policy design
Examine ethical issues in global governance and international relations
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
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12 quizzes
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There are 6 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive exploration of ethics in public policy across six modules. It begins with an introduction to consequentialist theories like utilitarianism and libertarianism, examining their application in policy decisions. The second module focuses on justice and fairness, drawing on philosophers like Rawls and Marx. The third module delves into the ethics of economic policy, including global responsibility and international trade. Social security and its ethical implications are covered in the fourth module. The fifth module explores different concepts of equality, including Sen's capability approach. The course concludes with a module on ethics in global governance, addressing corruption and environmental ethics.
Utilitarianism and Libertarianism
Module 1 · 1 Hours to complete
Justice as Fairness
Module 2 · 1 Hours to complete
Ethics and Economic Policy
Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete
Ethics and Social Security
Module 4 · 1 Hours to complete
Equality of What?
Module 5 · 1 Hours to complete
Ethics in Global Governance
Module 6 · 1 Hours to complete
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