Michael Sandel is the Anne T. and Robert M. Bass Professor of Government at Harvard University, where he has taught political philosophy since 1980. His free online course, Justice, has been viewed by tens of millions of people. An author on justice, democracy, ethics, and markets, Sandel’s latest book, The Tyranny of Merit: Can We Find the Common Good?, was named a best book of the year by multiple international publications. Translated into more than 30 languages, his other books include What Money Can’t Buy, Justice, and Liberalism and the Limits of Justice. He has lectured around the world, and his BBC series, “The Global Philosopher,” explores ethical issues behind the headlines.
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