The Public Philosopher

BBC Radio 4

Harvard political philosopher Michael Sandel examines the thinking behind a current controversy.

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17 episodes
Updated Jun 11, 2024

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Jun 11, 2024 · 42 min
The Ethics of AI
Professor Michael Sandel and an audience at the Hay Festival consider the ethics of AI.
Aug 26, 2019 · 41 min
Will AI make thinking obsolete?
Professor Michael Sandel debates AI and decision-making at the London School of Economics.
Oct 29, 2018 · 41 min
Public Philosopher - Citizens of Nowhere?
Harvard philosopher Michael Sandel asks if a citizen of the world is a citizen of nowhere
Feb 6, 2018 · 41 min
Global Philosopher: Should there be any limits to free speech?
A global audience joins Harvard's Michael Sandel to discuss the limits to free speech.
Mar 8, 2017 · 41 min
Would life be better if robots did all the work?
Harvard philosopher Michael Sandel asks if life would be better if robots did all the work
Jul 28, 2016 · 41 min
The Global Philosopher: Should the Rich World Pay for Climate Change?
A global audience joins Michael Sandel to discuss the world's response to climate change.
Mar 29, 2016 · 41 min
The Global Philosopher: Should Borders Matter?
Harvard's Michael Sandel uses pioneering technology to conduct a truly global debate.
Jan 20, 2015 · 52 min
Why Democracy?
Professor Michael Sandel explores democracy with a group of MPs, peers and the public.
May 27, 2014 · 41 min
National Guilt
Michael Sandel hosts a discussion about national guilt with an audience in Japan.
May 20, 2014 · 41 min
Why Vote?
Michael Sandel hosts a discussion about voting with an audience at the LSE.
May 13, 2014 · 41 min
Morality and the State
Michael Sandel asks if governments should try to influence private morality.
Mar 26, 2013 · 38 min
Is rape worse than other violent crime?
Prof Michael Sandel is in India to discuss the philosophy of violence.
Oct 30, 2012 · 42 min
Welfare
Prof Michael Sandel discusses the philosophy of welfare benefits with a Boston audience.
Oct 23, 2012 · 41 min
Immigration
Prof Michael Sandel discusses the philosophy of immigration with a Texan audience.
Apr 17, 2012 · 41 min
Should we bribe people to be healthy?
Questioning the morality of paying people to lose weight, quit smoking or abandon alcohol.
Apr 10, 2012 · 41 min
Should a banker be paid more than a nurse?
Harvard political philosopher Michael Sandel questions the thinking beneath controversies.
Apr 3, 2012 · 41 min
Should universities give preference to applicants from poor backgrounds?
Harvard political philosopher Michael Sandel questions the thinking beneath controversies.