SCHI3200 · Schiller Institute

The Ethics of Sustainability and the Future of the Common Good

This is a course that explores the ethical, political, and social issues related to creating a more sustainable world in light of the challenges posed by our changing planet. In particular, we will look at questions raised about our obligations to design more sustainable social, political and economic institutions that ensure a better future for humanity as well as the other inhabitants of Earth. As a fundamentally interdisciplinary course, we will draw on insights from across philosophy, psychology, and sociology to better understand the challenges and potential solutions for managing energy economies, global health, and the environment morebroadly. The subject matter is therefore both academic and practical: the hope is that by better understanding the ethical stakes of the sustainability challenges we face, we might also become more savvy and responsible consumers, citizens, and stewards of our planet.