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Justice
What's the Right Thing to Do?
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If you enjoy exploring moral dilemmas and philosophical debates that challenge your views on fairness and justice, this book might be a compelling read for you. It delves into contemporary issues with engaging discussions, encouraging the reader to reflect on ethical questions and the role of justice in society.
Justice
Is it always wrong to lie? Should there be limits to personal freedom? Can killing sometimes be justified? Is the free market fair? What is the right thing to do? This title invites readers of all ages and political persuasions on a journey of moral reflection, and shows how reasoned debate can illuminate our lives.
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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 β and our own convictions. Breaking down hotly contested issues, from abortion, euthanasia and same-sex marriage, to patriotism, dissent and affirmative action, Sandel shows how the biggest questions in our civic life can be broken down and illuminated through reasoned debate.
Justice promises to take readers β of all ages and political persuasions β on an exhilarating journey to confront today's political and moral controversies in a fresh and enlightening way.
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Justice by Michael J. Sandel is praised for its lucid and accessible analysis of moral and ethical dilemmas, advocating a return to citizen engagement and the pursuit of the common good. The book is noted for simplifying complex philosophical theories from thinkers like Aristotle and John Rawls, making them accessible to a broad audience. Critics appreciate Sandel's approach to fostering debate on ethical issues, which highlights political divides and emphasises the importance of moral clarity and civic responsibility. Readers find it compelling and transformative, enhancing their understanding of justice and morality in a democratic context.
Book Details
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ISBN: 9780141041339
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 25 February 2010
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 18.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 236g
Pages: 320
About the Author
Michael Sandel is the Anne T. and Robert M. Bass Professor of Government at the University of Harvard. Sandel's legendary 'Justice' course is one of the most popular and influential at Harvard. In 2007, Harvard made Sandel's course available to alumni around the world through webstreaming and podcasting. Over 5,000 participants signed up, and Harvard Clubs from Mexico to Australia organized local discussion groups in connection with the course. In May 2007, Sandel delivered a series of lectures at major universities in China and he has been a visiting professor at the Sorbonne, Paris. He is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and the Council on Foreign Relations. Sandel is the author of many books and has previously written for the Atlantic Monthly, the New Republic and the New York Times. He was the 2009 BBC Reith Lecturer.
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