Problem: What is a Just State?

1. Explain the idea that society should be based on virtue by discussing Confucius, Plato, and /or Aristotle

2. Explain at least one version of social contract theory

3. Illustrate your understanding of the classical and social contract approaches to justice with illustrative examples from contemporary political life.

4. Explain intersectionality

5. Explain at least one social philosophy from the textbook. For instance, you might discuss utilitarianism, Rawls, Marx, Nozick, Du Bois, King, or Beauvoir. If the theory has a clear correlate, please discuss it as well.

6. Illustrate your understanding of both the intersectional and traditional social justice approaches with examples.

7. Support your account of the theories with citations to the textbook and online lectures in correct APA format. Use this APA Citation Helper as a convenient reference for properly citing resources.