The Public Philosopher
By BBC Radio 4
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Description
Harvard political philosopher Michael Sandel examines the thinking behind a current controversy
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CleanCitizens of Nowhere? | Harvard philosopher Michael Sandel asks if a citizen of the world is a citizen of nowhere. | 3/27/2018 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanWould life be better if robots did all the work? | Harvard philosopher Michael Sandel asks if life would be better if robots did all the work | 3/8/2017 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Global Philosopher: Should the Rich World Pay for Climate Change? | A global audience joins Michael Sandel to discuss the world's response to climate change. | 7/28/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanThe Global Philosopher: Should Borders Matter? | Harvard's Michael Sandel uses pioneering technology to conduct a truly global debate. | 3/29/2016 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanWhy Democracy? | Professor Michael Sandel explores democracy with a group of MPs, peers and the public. | 1/19/2015 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanNational Guilt | Michael Sandel hosts a discussion about national guilt with an audience in Japan. | 5/27/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanWhy Vote? | Michael Sandel hosts a discussion about voting with an audience at the LSE. | 5/20/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanMorality and the State | Michael Sandel asks if governments should try to influence private morality. | 5/13/2014 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanIs rape worse than other violent crime? | Prof Michael Sandel is in India to discuss the philosophy of violence. | 3/26/2013 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanWelfare | Prof Michael Sandel discusses the philosophy of welfare benefits with a Boston audience. | 10/30/2012 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanImmigration | Prof Michael Sandel discusses the philosophy of immigration with a Texan audience. | 10/23/2012 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanShould we bribe people to be healthy? | Questioning the morality of paying people to lose weight, quit smoking or abandon alcohol. | 4/17/2012 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanShould a banker be paid more than a nurse? | Harvard political philosopher Michael Sandel questions the thinking beneath controversies. | 4/10/2012 | Free | View in iTunes |
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CleanShould universities give preference to applicants from poor backgrounds? | Harvard political philosopher Michael Sandel questions the thinking beneath controversies. | 4/3/2012 | Free | View in iTunes |
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Customer Reviews
Must listen!
Broad thoughtful discussion of our basic assumptions done with respect. This format of idea exchange will transform humanity for the best we are capable.
Philosophy today
Mr. Sandel's podcast is a wonderful exploration of modern day societal moral dilemmas. He examines old principles of justice and moral desert through a contemporary perspective. I never took interest in philosophy until I watched his Harvard lectures online, but I am glad I did. Mr. Sandel has helped me to form my own ideas of moral desert and justice, and has led me down a path of philosophical interest I never knew I had. A must listen for anyone interested in politics, civics, ethics, or really anything else for that matter!
