Class Central is learner-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Harvard University

Justice with Michael Sandel

Harvard University via YouTube

Overview

This course is an exploration of ethical issues and moral questions in a philosophical context. Through a series of 12 sessions looking at topics such as murder, pricing life, free choice, land rights, lying, affirmative action, good citizenship, community claims, same-sex marriage, and designer children, this course provides students with an understanding of philosophical issues and an opportunity to discover their own moral foundations. In addition, further exploration is provided by lectures from Michael Sandel on topics such as fair pay, torture and human dignity, collective responsibility, and the ultimate choice. Students will have a chance to debate and discuss these topics in the active learning style of the CCCB, the BBC, and the Institute of Politics.

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.

Taught by

Harvard University

Reviews

4.6 rating, based on 5 Class Central reviews

Start your review of Justice with Michael Sandel

  • 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…
  • 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.

Never Stop Learning.

Get personalized course recommendations, track subjects and courses with reminders, and more.

Someone learning on their laptop while sitting on the floor.