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Justice is one of the most popular courses in Harvard's history, and has captivated more than 14,000 students.
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In Project Syndicate’s year end review, economists, philosophers, intellectual, public leaders, and more provided a reflection of the year 2012, and the state of society. Their writings and analyses not only provide a critical look into the world today, but [...]
Death is a sensitive topic, especially when insurance money is taken into account. In a sense, the insurance game places bets on when people will die and tries to profit from these gambles. Michael Sandel discusses with PBS Newshour the morality of secondary markets for life insurance. What is your opinion? Watch the [...]
What is the difference between a market economy and a market society? PBS Newshour and Michael Sandel discuss these differences and why certain market interactions are wrong. In a democratic society, why is it wrong to have buy people to stand in line for you for seats at a congressional hearing? What do you think, [...]
Michael Sandel discusses issues of money and morality at St. Paul’s Institute. Although the discussion only lasted for 90 minutes, the debate does not cease. Join this important debate about the limits of markets and voice your opinion. Watch using the embedded video player above.
Michael Sandel explains in his book, What Money Can’t Buy, how the markets have made commodities out of almost everything. He explains his reasoning in his lead essay How Markets Crowd Out Morals on the Boston Review. His argument generates discussion and gives readers food for thought about how they feel about these issues. [...]
Education disparities between socioeconomic classes are apparent in any country. From underfunded public school programs to extravagant boarding and private schools for the wealthy, money can be used to buy a better education. Michael Sandel brings up issues of education opportunities at Yonsei Universtiy in South Korea. Read about his interactions with students [...]
In March, Michael Sandel gave a rousing series of lectures at the London School of Economics. These lectures, recorded by BBC, and consolidated into the program The Public Philosopher, are publicly available. In these audio segments, Michael Sandel brings up numerous issues facing the world today. From the university selection process to public health, [...]
Millions of people have watch Michael Sandel lecture about justice and were challenged to explain their own moral views. Students from all around the world discuss the topics Michael has brought up in his book, Justice: What’s the Right Thing to Do, and now, What Money Can’t Buy. Read some discussions between Sandel and [...]
Jefferey Abelson reviews What Money Can’t Buy and highlights the following questions in his article: • How do you feel about paying children to read books, or to get good grades? • Or the ethics of paying people to test risky new drugs — or to donate their organs? • What about hiring mercenaries to fight America’s [...]
The Guardian’s Andrew Anthony writes about Michael Sandel and the progression of his philosophy. Learn more about Michael and his works on The Guardian. Photograph: Felix Clay for the Guardian
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