Michael Sandel
Anne T. and Robert M. Bass Professor of Government, Harvard University
Michael Sandel is the Anne T. and Robert M. Bass Professor of Government at Harvard University. Described as “the world’s most influential living philosopher” (New Statesman), his books on justice, democracy, ethics and markets have been translated into more than 30 languages. They include “The Tyranny of Merit,” “What Money Can’t Buy,” “Justice,” and “Democracy’s Discontent.” Sandel’s legendary Harvard course “Justice” is freely available online and has been viewed by tens of millions of people. His BBC series, “The Global Philosopher,” explores the ethical issues lying behind the headlines with participants from around the world. Sandel has been a visiting professor at the Sorbonne, delivered the Tanner Lectures on Human Values at Oxford, served on the President’s Council on Bioethics, and is member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
Previously
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