school of philosophy wessex

10-week course online or in London

Economics with Justice

A fresh and innovative approach

Course details

History shows that whenever people work together, they can create great wealth. But for you to get rich do I have to suffer? For me to get rich do you have to be poor? If we both want to prosper can we do it without impoverishing someone else?

But how can we do better? This vital and challenging question is at the heart of our courses. So many of today’s ills spring from the prevailing concept of economics being independent of fairness and morality.

This 10 session course addresses economics as a human subject, the study of relationships between individuals, institutions and communities; based on human values. Hence the importance of what we value, what ethical standing we hold. Each session features a topic presentation designed to encourage discussion and reflection. Come and join us in this fascinating exploration.

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Nearest Course is in London

Online and Face-to-face evening courses available in the School of Philosophy and Economic Science in London.

Peace of Mind

A safe space with a group of people supported by  experienced tutor.

Human Relations

The course is a study of human relations in society.

This course is available 3 times per year: starting January, May and September. Courses are available online via Zoom and in-person in Central London

“I really enjoyed the course and would recommend it to anyone with an interest on how our society and our lives are influenced by Economics. I would like to thank the people who wrote the course and our tutor for delivering the course in an interesting way.”
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“A feast for the mind and soul.”
“Blew my mind actually. So clear, so well examined and so relevant to our everyday life.”
“It has opened the larger world that I never felt part of.”
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How it works

  • A tutor presents economic and philosophic ideas, and leads a discussion based on what arises in the group.
  • Students are encouraged neither to accept nor reject the ideas put forward but to explore them with an open mind.
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What Economics with Justice students say...

“I would just like to say it’s been a real eye-opener and also a real pleasure to be involved in the course. I have learned a lot and will look at my participation in the economic system very differently from now on.”
“I really enjoyed the course and would recommend it to anyone with an interest on how our society and our lives are influenced by Economics. I would like to thank the people who wrote the course and our tutor for delivering the course in an interesting way.”
“A feast for the mind and soul.”
“Blew my mind actually. So clear, so well examined and so relevant to our everyday life.”
“It has opened the larger world that I never felt part of.”
Previous
Next
“The tutor led participants through a developing understanding of the status quo and what it means for people who occupy different positions in society. This was enhanced by the rich contributions from some of the participants which led to an increasingly collaborate and coherent weekly experience.”
“I thought economics was too complicated for me to understand. It needed a degree for sure and [to] dedicate years to understand the complex system. It is complex, but I didn’t realise how much it relates to our daily life activities, how much I am involved in economic activities and how things can be changed and how we must change.”

UK LOCATIONS

We have courses available across the UK.
Our Introductory Practical Philosophy Courses can be attended at the following locations: London, Midlands (Birmingham), Guildford,  SE London (Croydon),  North East (Brighouse, Doncaster, Huddersfield, Leeds, Loughborough, Nottingham, Saltaire, Sheffield, York), North West (Stockport, Chorley, Wirral), St Albans, Scotland (Glasgow, Edinburgh),  Cambridge Peterborough), Oxford, Sussex, Wessex (Chichester, Southampton, Poole), Berkshire (High Wycombe), East Anglia (Colchester, Norwich), Kingston, Kent