Moral Judgment and Public Policy

This is a Freshman Seminar. 

This seminar will discuss how moral judgment affects public policy.  "Moral" is not just about sex and religion, but also about such matters as the distribution of income, the powers of government, and the regulation of risk.  We will read literature on the psychology of moral judgment, some social philosophy (with an emphasis on utilitarian approaches), and behavioral law and economics.  Permission of instructor required.