Michael Sandel: The Public Philosopher
Political philosopher Professor Michael Sandel challenges an audience to apply some critical thinking to issues people usually rely on instinct to resolve. Recorded at the London School of Economics and Political Science, Professor Sandel debates issues such as education, social equality and healthcare.
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Why Democracy?
Professor Michael Sandel explores democracy with a group of MPs, ...
Professor Michael Sandel explores democracy with a group of MPs, peers and the public.
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National Guilt
Michael Sandel hosts a discussion about national guilt with an ...
Michael Sandel hosts a discussion about national guilt with an audience in Japan.
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Why Vote?
Michael Sandel hosts a discussion about voting with an audience ...
Michael Sandel hosts a discussion about voting with an audience at the LSE.
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Morality and the State
Michael Sandel asks if governments should try to influence private ...
Michael Sandel asks if governments should try to influence private morality.
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Is rape worse than other violent crime?
Prof Michael Sandel is in India to discuss the philosophy ...
Prof Michael Sandel is in India to discuss the philosophy of violence.
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Welfare
Prof Michael Sandel discusses the philosophy of welfare benefits with ...
Prof Michael Sandel discusses the philosophy of welfare benefits with a Boston audience.
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Immigration
Prof Michael Sandel discusses the philosophy of immigration with a ...
Prof Michael Sandel discusses the philosophy of immigration with a Texan audience.
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Should we bribe people to be healthy?
Questioning the morality of paying people to lose weight, quit ...
Questioning the morality of paying people to lose weight, quit smoking or abandon alcohol.
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Should a banker be paid more than a nurse?
Harvard political philosopher Michael Sandel questions the thinking beneath controversies.
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Should universities give preference to applicants from poor backgrounds?
Harvard political philosopher Michael Sandel questions the thinking beneath controversies.
