Michael J. Sandel

In The Tyranny of Merit, renowned philosopher Michael J. Sandel embarks on an insightful exploration of current societal dynamics and the ethical underpinnings of our time. Through thoughtful analysis and compelling arguments, Sandel delves into the impact of meritocracy on our social and political landscapes without straying into unnecessary complexity. The book examines the pitfalls and promises of the meritocratic...

The Guardian's Michael Sandel spearheads a pre-election campaign to inject ethical debate into politics. Considering the role of justice in our society and our lives, Michael Sandel reveals how an understanding of philosophy can help to make sense of politics, religion, morality – and our own convictions. Breaking down hotly contested issues, from abortion, euthanasia and same-sex marriage, to patriotism,...

In What Money Can't Buy, Michael Sandel asks: Isn't there something wrong with a world in which everything is for sale? And how do we protect the things that really matter? What Money Can't Buy is the Top Ten Sunday Times Bestseller from 'the superstar philosopher', Michael Sandel. Should we financially reward children for good marks? Is it ethical to...

In this compelling dialogue, two of the world’s most influential thinkers reflect on the value of equality and debate what citizens and governments should do to narrow the gaps that separate us. Ranging across economics, philosophy, history, and current affairs, Thomas Piketty and Michael Sandel consider how far we have come in achieving greater equality. At the same time, they...

A renowned political philosopher updates his classic book on the American political tradition to address the perils democracy confronts today. The 1990s were a heady time. The Cold War had ended, and America’s version of liberal capitalism seemed triumphant. And yet, amid the peace and prosperity, anxieties about the project of self-government could be glimpsed beneath the surface. So argued...