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Harvard University

Justice with Michael Sandel

Harvard University via YouTube

Overview

Explore fundamental questions of justice, equality, democracy, and citizenship in this groundbreaking 13-hour course from Harvard University. Join renowned professor Michael Sandel as he leads nearly a thousand students through engaging discussions on moral dilemmas and ethical reasoning. Delve into topics such as the moral side of murder, the value of human life, freedom of choice, property rights, and the ethics of hired guns. Examine the importance of motives, the morality of lying, and the concept of a fair start in life. Engage with debates on affirmative action, civic duty, community claims, and same-sex marriage. Extend your understanding to bioethical issues like designer children and utilitarianism. Tackle complex subjects including fair pay, torture and human dignity, collective responsibility, and ultimate choices. Experience the dynamic atmosphere of Harvard's historic Sanders Theatre and participate in thought-provoking philosophical discussions that challenge your perspectives on right and wrong.

Syllabus

Justice: What's The Right Thing To Do? Episode 01 "THE MORAL SIDE OF MURDER".
Justice: What's The Right Thing To Do? Episode 02: "PUTTING A PRICE TAG ON LIFE".
Justice: What's The Right Thing To Do? Episode 03: "FREE TO CHOOSE".
Justice: What's The Right Thing To Do? Episode 04: "THIS LAND IS MY LAND".
Justice: What's The Right Thing To Do? Episode 05: "HIRED GUNS".
Justice: What's The Right Thing To Do? Episode 06: "MIND YOUR MOTIVE".
Justice: What's The Right Thing To Do? Episode 07: "A LESSON IN LYING".
Justice: What's The Right Thing To Do? Episode 08: "WHATS A FAIR START?".
Justice: What's The Right Thing To Do? Episode 09: "ARGUING AFFIRMATIVE ACTION".
Justice: What's The Right Thing To Do? Episode 10: "THE GOOD CITIZEN".
Justice: What's The Right Thing To Do? Episode 11: "THE CLAIMS OF COMMUNITY".
Justice: What's The Right Thing To Do? Episode 12: "DEBATING SAME-SEX MARRIAGE".
Justice with Michael Sandel - CCCB: Bioethics: Designer children.
Justice with Michael Sandel - CCCB: Bioethics: Testing utilitarianism.
Justice with Michael Sandel - BBC: Fair pay?.
Justice with Michael Sandel - BBC: Justice: Torture and human dignity.
Justice with Michael Sandel - BBC: Justice: Collective responsibility.
Justice with Michael Sandel - NHK: The Ultimate Choice.
BBC Radio's The Public Philosopher with Michael Sandel | Institute of Politics.

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Harvard University

Reviews

4.5 rating, based on 8 Class Central reviews

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  • The "Justice with Michael Sandel" course from Harvard University, which is available on YouTube, is intellectually stimulating and thought-provoking. Sandel's engaging teaching style and in-depth examination of ethical theories make hard philosophic…
  • "Justice with Michael Sandel" is a renowned course that delves into the fundamental concepts of justice, ethics, and moral philosophy. Led by the esteemed Harvard professor, Michael Sandel, this course offers an engaging exploration of some of the m…
  • We need to know and define precisely at least what the justice is. from historical background scholars were been in debate in theological ,philosophical and legal areas. I tried to here a stories and could define justice and just and right action wi…
  • Millard Currin
    The “Justice with Michael Sandel “is a great course to ponder on. It really makes you think about morals and ethics. What is right and wrong ,can be perceived differently among people and the situation. Reasoning is a big part of this lecture to me. He really makes you think in various scenarios. It’s kind of like thinking outside of the box, in reference to the norm. He really challenges each and every participant, with views on social justice.
  • Dr Lutfullah
    Being a university Professor, i learn a lot from the course. I am teaching Crminal laws since last 10 years and there were some concpets which were not clear in my mind . While watching these vidoes, most of my questions are met
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    Zheer Sherwan
    Dear, Class Central

    this was a very informative course, i learned a lot. thank you for this free course.

    sincerely,
    Zheer Sherwan
  • Irom Calvin
    Great video with knowledgeable facts which needs to be learn understand in today's global affairs and society.
  • Anonymous
    This class was a fantastic freshman "blow your mind" philosophy education. Sandal is a winderful teacher. Highly recommended. A great way to show HS students how exciting college can be.

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