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Justice is one of the most popular courses in Harvard’s history. Now it’s your turn to take the same journey in moral reflection that has captivated more than 14,000 students, as Harvard opens its classroom to the world.

In this twelve part series, Sandel challenges us with difficult moral dilemmas and asks our opinion about the right thing to do. He then asks us to examine our answers in the light of new scenarios. The results are often surprising, revealing that important moral questions are never black and white.

This course also addresses the hot topics of our day—affirmative action, same-sex marriage, patriotism and rights—and Sandel shows us that we can revisit familiar controversies with a fresh perspective.

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There is a lot more to Justice beyond the classroom. Get engaged with features offered with every episode of Justice:

- Voice your opinion in the polls
- Take the pop quiz to test your knowledge
- Dig deeper with in-depth readings
- Hone arguments with the Discussion Guides

And continue the classroom discussion—online—with other viewers from around the world.

Or you can start your own Discussion Circle, if your school, church, club, or organization wants to take the course as a group. It’s easy. Find out how.

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01The Moral Side of Murder / The Case for Cannibalism
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02Putting a Price Tag on Life / How to Measure Pleasure
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03Free to Choose / Who Owns Me?
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04This Land is my Land / Consenting Adults
available 10.08
05 Hired Guns? / For Sale: Motherhood
available 10.15
06Mind Your Motive / The Supreme Principle of Morality
available 10.22
07A Lesson in Lying / A Deal is a Deal
available 10.29
08What’s a Fair Start? / What Do We Deserve?
available 11.05
09Arguing Affirmative Action / What's the Purpose?
available 11.12
10The Good Citizen / Freedom vs. Fit
available 11.19
11The Claims of Community / Where Our Loyalty Lies"
available 11.26
12Debating Same-sex Marriage / The Good Life
available 12.03

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