Justice, Political Philosophy, and Law The aim of Justice, Political Philosophy and Law at McMaster (JPPL) is to foster a sophisticated understanding of the law and legal institutions that make up the social world in which we live and of the political and moral theories that address the value and justice of these institutions. To this end, JPPL offers students a broad range of courses on law, policy, global politics, political philosophy and moral theory, feminist jurisprudence, human rights, globalization, international law, and war and peace. In addition, the interdisciplinary core of JPPL, structured around the themes of Policy and Law, Political and Moral Philosophy, and Human Rights and Global Justice, ensures rich and integrated learning experience to complement the Program’s primary focus. To name just a few possibilities, JPPL students will be well-prepared for further studies or careers in law, philosophy, politics, education, human rights, and public policy.
DEGREE OPTIONS • B.A. Honours Justice, Political Philosophy, and Law
Meet Two of Our Faculty
Dr. Violetta Igneski holds her Ph.D.
from the University of Toronto. Her research focuses on moral philosophy, political philosophy, philosophy of law, and applied ethics (especailly in the field of media and communication).
Dr. Stefan Sciaraffa is a lawyer with several years of legal practice, as well as being a legal and political theorist with a Ph.D. in Philosophy from the University of Arizona. His research interests are the philosophy of law, social and political philosophy, and ethics.
Contact Us: Department of Philosophy University Hall 310A 905.525.9140 ext. 24312 jppl@mcmaster.ca | philosophy.humanities.mcmaster.ca Fall 2020
JUSTICE, POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY, AND LAW