SF-1212 Socialism v. Capitalism
According to a 2022 Pew Research Poll, more young Americans have positive views towards Socialism than towards Capitalism. This fits a clear trend as Socialism has become more and more popular as the world gets further from the Cold War. Yet, what exactly is "Socialism," and what is "Capitalism"? Why would people prefer one economic system over the other? In this class, we explore these issues from a philosophical, economic, and historical perspectives. We’ll see the various arguments that figures—Adam Smith and Karl Marx to Ron Paul and Bernie Sanders—have used in favor and against these different systems. Beyond getting a better sense of how our values relate to this debate, the class serves as an introduction to ideas from political philosophy and economic theory.
Prerequisite
Student has satisfied all of the following Academic Unit (Computed) in the selection list Advertising Public Relations and Social Media, Art and Design, Biology, Biology and Radiation Sciences, Chemistry and Biochemistry, College of Arts and Sciences, Communication Journalism and Media, Economics, English, Environmental Science and Studies, History Language and Global Culture, INTO College of Arts and Sciences, Math and Computer Science, Medical Dosimetry, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science and Legal Studies, Psychology, Radiation Sciences, Sociology and Criminal Justice ... And Student has satisfied all of the following Latest Class Standing in the selection list Freshman