PREPARATION

For this session we are studying conceptions of justice that developed within the Jewish tradition and continue to shape Western thought. Students are to prepare for the session by reading the following:

Biblical texts: Genesis chapters 17-22; Exodus chapters 19-22; Job chapters 1-6, 38-42. You can find these texts and choose the language and translation that you want at https://www.biblegateway.com/-- NOTE: if you are unsure which version to choose, the most commonly used versions in international academic contexts are the English Standard Version or the New Revised Standard Version.

UNTERMAN-Jewish understanding of God.pdf

UNTERMAN-Jewish conception of social justice .pdf

TO DO

1. Attend a lecture introducing Jewish conceptions of justice from 10.15-12 in room AK2 137, Pedagogen Hus A. If they wish, students may consult the following lecture outline: Lecture 4 -- Judaism -- outline.pdf

2. Attend the seminar from 13.15-15.00 in room AK2 139. NOTE: ALL STUDENTS WILL MEET TOGETHER IN ONE SEMINAR SO THAT ALL STUDENTS HAVE A CHANCE TO TAKE PART IN THE TRIP TO THE AQUARIUM.

Students are to prepare for the seminar by reading the assigned text carefully and arriving prepared to discuss its content. Students should, e.g., reflect on how the author presents the question of justice, whether a particular vision of justice is presented in the text, how this vision is developed, and what significance it might have for us.