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)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greece | 3 | 6.67 | 0.13% | +0% | 10,423,054 | 13,507 | $190,000 | 246$ |
| Germany | 1 | 7.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 83,783,942 | 42,856 | $3,845,000 | 1,967$ |
| Totals | 4 | 94,206,996 | 56,363 | $4,035,000 | 2,213$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Greece:
Michael Sandel's books discuss the moral and legal implications of market values.
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Greece:
Michael Sandel is a political philosopher with whom Alexis Tsipras exchanged thoughts on the Greek crisis.
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Greece:
Michael Sandel discussed the Greek crisis and ethical dilemmas of governance with Alexis Tsipras.
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Germany:
Michael Sandel is an American moral philosopher discussing inequality.
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Ireland:
He is a prominent advocate for the wider use of random selection in college admissions.
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