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Readings:  "Rawls by Sandel" pgs 140-142 SKIP "moral limits of contracts" thru 149--Start reading again from "Imagining the perfect contract" until the end.

"Where to Invade Next?" by Michael Moore (partial film only):  you are responsible for watching the clips on Italy (paid vacation), Germany (workers rights), France (school lunches), Portugal (drug laws), Finland (education), and Norway (prisons)

There is a copy of the film in the library--it can also be found several places online. 

TRIGGER/SENSITIVITY WARNING: There are a few seconds (less than 30) of police/prison guard brutality in the Norway section.  Just let me know if you'd prefer an article to supplement that section--and of course you can always press "stop" if you think you can handle it but then realize it's not something you want to see! 

Lecture:  What were the things that Locke added to Liberal theory (three major things)?  What is the "spoilage clause" for Locke? Why might welfare programs such as universal healthcare, even if voted on by the majority, still violate Liberal principles according to Libertarians? Why do libertarians favor capitalism?  What are some Libertarian perspectives on multicultural issues discussed? What is the difference between Libertarians, Egalitarians, and Republicans (in terms of fiscal and social issues)?  What are positive rights and negative rights?  Positive and negative equality? Which do Libertarians generally prefer?  Any personal reactions feel free to discuss. And if you have any lingering questions about libertarianism, let me know!  

Reading:  How does Rawls ask us to get to a perfect social contract--what's the process?  Why doesn't he believe in meritocracy?  Why is Rawlsian theory (and egalitarian theory in general) NOT about handicapping the talented like the story of Henri Bergeron argues? What is the difference principle? How is Rawls still using self-interest as a basis for social equality? Personal reactions--do you think you prefer Libertarianism now or does Egalitarianism seem better (or neither and if neither what is your preference)? 

Film:  Just write a little something about each country Moore visits and whether or not a Libertarian would like the specific laws.  How might an egalitarian such as John Rawls view these rights (I know we haven't gone over Rawls yet, so just give your best guess based on the reading)? What are your personal reactions?