Ethics of Artefact Ownership
Students will engage in discussions about the controversial issue of ownership and repatriation of ancient artefacts, considering different perspectives.
Key Questions
- Critique the arguments for and against the repatriation of ancient artefacts to their countries of origin.
- Differentiate between legal ownership and moral ownership of cultural objects.
- Construct a reasoned argument for how museums should ethically acquire and display ancient artefacts.
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