Philosophy 2083F/G Lecture Notes - Thomas Pogge, Political Philosophy

• School: Western University
• Department: Philosophy
• Course: Philosophy 2083F/G
• Professor: Frank Cameron

Document Summary

Thomas pogge political philosophy, international affairs student of rawls, and among his greatest living champions: main interests are in the intersection of political philosophy with poverty, health and justice. Media and politicians ought not to be trusted on this. Harms alone do not justify the kind of resources spent. Two reasons for understanding the wrongness of terrorism. If we want to use moral language (as we presumably do when discussing terrorism) must have a commitment to the underlying norms of morality; we must find morality worthwhile.