Courses

Andrew Cohen

Associate Professor

Georgia State University

Andrew I. Cohen’s research focuses on themes in ethics, practical ethics, and social/political philosophy. He has published on themes in Hobbesian political theory, rights theory, and contractarian political morality. His current research focuses on reparations and apologies, the moral standing of nonhuman animals, and global justice.

Blog Posts

Americans Owe It to Themselves to Consider Reparations for Marginalized Minorities

June 22, 2016
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History

Property rights are key for a free society. Since they set out what belongs to whom, they are the foundation for human freedom. Property norms tell us who can do what, with what, and to whom. When securely guaranteed, property rights offer a basis (if not the best basis) for predictability and stability. As social scientists repeatedly document, property rights thus lay the groundwork for progress and innovation—and these rights, therefore, aren’t just limited to the economic sphere. Because they provide for material, spiritual, and social growth, they pervade our moral code as well. Property