Justice with Michael Sandel

Justice is one of the most popular courses in Harvard’s history. Now it’s your turn to take the same journey in moral reflection that has captivated more than 14,000 students, as Harvard opens its classroom to the world.

In this twelve part series, Sandel challenges us with difficult moral dilemmas and asks our opinion about the right thing to do. He then asks us to examine our answers in the light of new scenarios. The results are often surprising, revealing that important moral questions are never black and white.

This course also addresses the hot topics of our day—affirmative action, same-sex marriage, patriotism and rights—and Sandel shows us that we can revisit familiar controversies with a fresh perspective.

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01 The Moral Side of Murder / The Case for Cannibalism
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02 Putting a Price Tag on Life / How to Measure Pleasure
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03 Free to Choose / Who Owns Me?
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04 This Land is my Land / Consenting Adults
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05 Hired Guns? / For Sale: Motherhood
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06 Mind Your Motive / The Supreme Principle of Morality
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07 A Lesson in Lying / A Deal is a Deal
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08 What’s a Fair Start? / What Do We Deserve?
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09 Arguing Affirmative Action / What's the Purpose?
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10 The Good Citizen / Freedom vs. Fit
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11 The Claims of Community / Where Our Loyalty Lies
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12 Debating Same-sex Marriage / The Good Life
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