Economics and A Global Humanistic Ethos

Dr. Jonathan Keir

Description

This course begins with a close reading of John Ruskin’s Unto This Last before branching out to tackle a variety of 20th– and 21st-century world authors on the theme of global economic justice. A common humanistic ‘ethos’ – or at least a harmony of humanistic concern for economic justice – will emerge from these diverse voices. Questions of future economic justice – including the role of artificial intelligence in enabling just (and presently unimaginable) outcomes – will also be explored towards the end of the course.

Lecturer Dr. Jonathan Keir
Type of course Seminar
SWS 2
Language English
Weekday / Time Tuesdays, 12:00–14:00 h c.t.
Location Weltethos-Institut, Hintere Grabenstraße 26, 72070 Tübingen, Seminarraum EG
Target audience Bachelor's students
Proof of performance / ECTS-Credits 3 ECTS (active participation & presentation), 6 ECTS (additional term paper)
Maximum number of participants 25
Registration Via Alma
Registration deadline 01.04.2026
Literature
  • Will be announced in the course