The Public Philosopher Available now
There are currently 5 available episodes
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Series 2 Welfare
2/2 Prof Michael Sandel discusses the philosophy of welfare benefits with a Boston audience.
First broadcast: 30 Oct 2012
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Series 2 Immigration
1/2 Prof Michael Sandel discusses the philosophy of immigration with a Texan audience.
First broadcast: 23 Oct 2012
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Series 1 Should we bribe people to be healthy?
3/3 Questioning the morality of paying people to lose weight, quit smoking or abandon alcohol.
First broadcast: 17 Apr 2012
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Series 1 Should a banker be paid more than a nurse?
2/3 Harvard political philosopher Michael Sandel questions the thinking beneath controversies.
First broadcast: 10 Apr 2012
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Series 1 Should universities give preference to applicants from poor backgrounds?
1/3 Harvard political philosopher Michael Sandel questions the thinking beneath controversies.
First broadcast: 03 Apr 2012
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