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.
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Michael Sandel argues that genetic enhancements could undermine societal solidarity.
Eine Technologie verändert die Welt
Switzerland· 2026-02-21
Michael Sandel is a popular Harvard professor who has criticized Lawrence Summers, calling him an 'intellectual imperialist.'
Das Ende eines umstrittenen ÖkonomenSwitzerland· 2025-11-21
Michael Sandel's ideas are referenced regarding the challenges of modern political discourse.
La columna de Javier Cercas : Histeria universal de España | EL PAÍS Semanal
Spain· 2025-10-26
Michael Sandel is known for his extraordinary classes on 'Justice' and has resumed his course after a ten-year hiatus.
un engañoso dilema en política internacional
Argentina· 2025-08-05
Michael Sandel is referenced alongside Thomas Piketty in discussions of equality.
Mudou o tempo, o cérebro, o tipo de silêncio: Sem ruídos, o barulho migrou para dentro
Liechtenstein· 2025-07-20
Michael Sandel wrote about the feelings of inadequacy experienced by people in America.
Good night and good luck!Switzerland· 2025-07-03
Michael Sandel discusses the urgent question of merit in the context of elite admissions scandals.
Maquiavelo y Dante, en los tiempos de cóleraArgentina· 2025-06-18
Michael Sandel is a philosopher and professor at Harvard University.
Michael Sandel, philosophe : « Le monde universitaire américain doit résister à Trump mais savoir aussi se remettre en question »
France· 2025-06-09
Michael Sandel is a Harvard professor who participated in the 2nd International Conference organized by the Institute of Alexis Tsipras.
Βαγγέλης Καλπαδάκης: Ο επίμονος κηπουρός του Αλέξη Τσίπρα
Greece· 2025-06-01
Michael Sandel is a respected professor at Harvard who believes the president is targeting the university to expand executive power.
En el frente de la resistencia de Harvard contra Trump: “Lo primero que hacen los autoritarios es atacar a las universidades” | InternacionalSpain· 2025-05-25
Professor Michael Sandel discusses the roots and hopes of 'dignity' during the Trump era.
トランプ時代の「尊厳」の話をしよう サンデル教授がみる病根と希望 [トランプ再来]：朝日新聞
Japan· 2025-05-24Michael Sandel commented on the importance of international students to the educational experience at Harvard.
Harvard, cosa succede ora ai 280 studenti italiani dopo il bando di Trump?
Italy· 2025-05-23
Michael Sandel reflects on the need to strengthen equality to combat democratic disenchantment.
¿Cuándo se jodió la izquierda? | OpiniónSpain· 2025-05-18
Michael Sandel discussed the implications of market-defined values in an interview.
La vivienda y la ficción centrista | Noticias de CataluñaSpain· 2025-05-12
Michael Sandel emphasizes that free universities are the foundation of democracy and warns that Trump poses a threat to this principle.
Salari, Italia fanalino di coda nell’Ocse: il peso di contributi e tasse (ma per i single toccano quasi la metà del reddito)Italy· 2025-04-30Philosopher Michael Sandel argues that justice involves not only distribution but also valuation.
Toca hablar de religión | OpiniónSpain· 2025-04-27
Michael Sandel's books discuss the moral and legal implications of market values.
Τι δεν μπορεί να αγοράσει το χρήμα;Greece· 2025-04-03
Michael Sandel is a political philosopher with whom Alexis Tsipras exchanged thoughts on the Greek crisis.
Εντός και Εκτός: Εντός του 2025 η προκήρυξη για το εθνικό πλοίοGreece· 2025-04-01
Michael Sandel discussed the Greek crisis and ethical dilemmas of governance with Alexis Tsipras.
«Ανεκτίμητη εμπειρία» – Η ανάρτηση Τσίπρα για την επίσκεψη στο HarvardGreece· 2025-03-31
Michael Sandel is an American moral philosopher discussing inequality.
Piketty und Sandel über Ungleichheit und Umverteilung: „Die Kämpfe der Zukunft“ - Kultur
Germany· 2025-03-24
He is a prominent advocate for the wider use of random selection in college admissions.
Grind schools remain the great injustice of Ireland’s education system – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-03-17
