Ranked #1
Why Vote?
Why Vote?
Should it be compulsory to vote? Should we fine people who don't vote? Should we pay people to vote? This is the week th... Read more
20 May 2014
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41mins
Ranked #2
Morality and the State
Morality and the State
Should governments try to influence private morality? Michael Sandel, The Public Philosopher, is back with a new series.... Read more
13 May 2014
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41mins
Ranked #3
Is rape worse than other violent crime?
Is rape worse than other violent crime?
Is rape a worse crime than other forms of violent assault? Should verbal sexual harassment be banned? These are two ques... Read more
26 Mar 2013
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38mins
Ranked #4
The Global Philosopher: Should Borders Matter?
The Global Philosopher: Should Borders Matter?
Michael Sandel explores the philosophical justifications made for national borders. Using a pioneering state-of-the-art ... Read more
29 Mar 2016
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41mins
Ranked #5
Should we bribe people to be healthy?
Should we bribe people to be healthy?
The eminent Harvard political philosopher Michael Sandel brings his trademark style to a discussion on a current issue, ... Read more
17 Apr 2012
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41mins
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Immigration
Immigration
The eminent Harvard political philosopher Michael Sandel is Radio 4's "Public Philosopher." Now, as America prepares for... Read more
23 Oct 2012
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41mins
Ranked #7
Why Democracy?
Why Democracy?
Harvard professor Michael Sandel is Radio 4's 'Public Philosopher', guiding audiences through complex moral philosophica... Read more
20 Jan 2015
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52mins
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Welfare
Welfare
The eminent American political philosopher Michael Sandel is Radio 4's "Public Philosopher." Now, as America prepares fo... Read more
30 Oct 2012
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42mins
Ranked #9
National Guilt
National Guilt
Imagine a country guilty of past crimes. What obligations do its current citizens have to make amends? In this edition o... Read more
27 May 2014
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41mins
Ranked #10
Will AI make thinking obsolete?
Will AI make thinking obsolete?
Would you choose an algorithm rather than a human to mark your exam papers? Would you welcome a translation app that rep... Read more
26 Aug 2019
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41mins