Political Theory of Climate Change - Einzelansicht

This seminar offers a critical investigation of contemporary responses within political theory to anthropogenic climate change. We will discuss approaches focusing on distributive justice in climate mitigation and adaptation, the inherent connection between capitalism and market-based "solutions" to climate change, the need for an in-depth socio-economic transformation of society, as well as issues such as the colonial legacy of climate politics.

The seminar is run in English and requires students to engage with complex arguments.

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