Michael J. Sandel
Philosopher and political theorist
Born
March 5th, 1953
72 years ago
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
United States
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A prominent philosopher and political theorist, contributions span ethics, justice, and democracy. Taught at Harvard University and engaged in public discourse on moral and political issues. Authored several influential books and delivered engaging public lectures that sparked conversations around the complexities of morality and societal values.
Authored 'Justice: What's the Right Thing to Do?'
Hosted the PBS series 'Justice with Michael Sandel'
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