Michael Sandel
Michael Sandel is a renowned American political philosopher and professor at Harvard University, best known for his critiques of contemporary political theory and his advocacy for a more deliberative and participatory democratic process. His book 'Justice: What's the Right Thing to Do?' explores moral and ethical questions in public life, and he has gained a significant following for his engaging public lectures that challenge audiences to think critically about justice, equality, and the role of luck in life outcomes. Recently, he has been in the news for advocating the use of lotteries in college admissions as a way to reduce exam pressure and promote fairness in educational opportunities.
Born on Mar 05, 1953 (72 years old)
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Argentina:
Michael Sandel is known for his extraordinary classes on 'Justice' and has resumed his course after a ten-year hiatus.
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Liechtenstein:
Michael Sandel is referenced alongside Thomas Piketty in discussions of equality.
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Switzerland:
Michael Sandel wrote about the feelings of inadequacy experienced by people in America.
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Argentina:
Michael Sandel discusses the urgent question of merit in the context of elite admissions scandals.
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France:
Michael Sandel is a philosopher and professor at Harvard University.
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Greece:
Michael Sandel is a Harvard professor who participated in the 2nd International Conference organized by the Institute of Alexis Tsipras.
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Spain:
Michael Sandel is a respected professor at Harvard who believes the president is targeting the university to expand executive power.
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Japan:
Professor Michael Sandel discusses the roots and hopes of 'dignity' during the Trump era.
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Italy:
Michael Sandel commented on the importance of international students to the educational experience at Harvard.
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Spain:
Michael Sandel reflects on the need to strengthen equality to combat democratic disenchantment.
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