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What you'll learn

Objectives of the Course: 1.Understand key theories and concepts related to justice. 2.Analyze real-world applications of justice in various fields. 3.Reflect on the ethical dimensions of justice. 4.Critically assess contemporary issues through the lens of justice. Course Overview: This course aims to explore the concept of justice and examine various theories and perspectives on what constitutes the right thing to do in a variety of ethical, social, legal, and political contexts. By analyzing foundational texts, contemporary debates, and real-world applications, students will gain a deep understanding of justice from both theoretical and practical viewpoints.

  • 1.What is Justice? 2.Classical Foundations of Justice 3.Kantian Ethics and Justice 4.Utilitarianism and Justice 5.Comparing Ethical Theories
  • 1.What is Distributive Justice? 2.John Rawls Theory of Justice 3.Robert Nozicks Libertarian Perspective 4.Justice in Practice: Economic Justice 5.Critical Perspectives on Distributive Justice
  • 1.Retributive Justice: Punishment and Morality 2.Restorative Justice: Repairing Harm 3.Retributive vs. Restorative Justice 4.Justice in the Criminal Justice System
  • 1.The Concept of Rights 2.Negative and Positive Rights 3.Civil Liberties and Social Justice 4.Justice and Discrimination 5.Justice in Global Context
  • 1.The Role of Law in Justice 2.The Relationship Between Justice and Democracy 3.Justice and Economic Systems 4.Environmental Justice
  • 1.Ethical Dilemmas in Justice 2.The Limits of Justice 3.Justice in the Digital Age 4.Global Justice: Who Owes What to Whom? 5.Wrapping Up: What is the Right Thing to Do?

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Dr. Shahnawaz Sadiq
Assistant Professor

Dr. Shahnawaz Sadiq is Assistant Professor at the School of Law, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, Punjab, India. He earned his PhD from the University School of Law and Legal Studies, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, New Delhi, in 2023. He holds an LLM degree from Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, and a BA.LLB from the University of Kashmir. He has also worked in School of Law, University of Kashmir as contractual lecturer for 5 years. His research interests encompass Constitutional Law, Human Rights, Jurisprudence, Administrative Law, the Criminal Justice System, and Tax Laws. Dr. Shahnawaz has presented numerous papers at both national and international conferences and has published several research articles in prestigious journals.