Justice
Taught by lauded Harvard professor Michael Sandel, Justice explores critical analysis of classical and contemporary theories of justice, including discussion of present-day applications. Topics include affirmative action, income distribution, same-sex marriage, the role of markets, debates about rights (human rights and property rights), arguments for and against equality, dilemmas of loyalty in public and private life. The course invites learners to subject their own views on these controversies to critical examination.
The principal readings for the course are texts by Aristotle, John Locke, Immanuel Kant, John Stuart Mill, and John Rawls. Other assigned readings include writings by contemporary philosophers, court cases, and articles about political controversies that raise philosophical questions.
What you'll learn
- The fundamentals of political philosophy
- An understanding of social justice and criminal justice, and the roles they play in the modern justice system
- A deeper sense of the philosophy that underlies modern issues such as affirmative action, same sex marriage, and equality
- The ability to better articulate and evaluate philosophical arguments and ask philosophical questions
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| Rating | 4.9★ based on 53 ratings |
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| Length | 12 weeks |
| Effort | 12 weeks, 3–6 hours per week |
| Starts | On Demand (Start anytime) |
| Cost | $139 |
| From | Harvard University, HarvardX via edX |
| Instructor | Michael J. Sandel |
| Download Videos | On all desktop and mobile devices |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Humanities |
| Tags | Humanities Philosophy & Ethics |
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Highly recommend this course to anybody to become a better thinker, and for personal or professional growth.
I highly recommend this course for everyone regardless of your background.
I would highly recommend this course, if for no other reason than listening to Dr. Sandel's lectures and the student participation!
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This course is essential for anyone who want to be well-rounded, and think for himself.
The course is accessible for anyone who has a good grasp of English language(even if not, check the subtitles option).
This is a fantastic course for anyone who is interested in the idea of Justice and fairness.
It is an interesting course for anyone with an open mind and a desire to understand more our decisions and choices as human beings and societies This is my first course and I find it truly engaging.
Sandel's lectures require basically no specific background, being suitable for anyone beginning their studies on Philosophy.
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Professor Sandel was an excellent lecturer.
So interesting that I ended up discussing them with my friends and family and even bought my mom a copy of Professor Sandel's book.
Great videos where Professor Sandel engages with his students very interactively.
Professor Sandel, has written several books on ' PHILOSOPHY ', and this course is the most attended and popular course at Harvard.
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i really liked the way this first class was set up with the prticipation of the students; found it stimulating, toughts provokingand fun at the same time I have attempted a few MOOCs in the last year or so, and while they have varied from excellent (History of the World since 1300) to awful (Introduction to Logic) I have not managed to continue them as my interest/work load balance has failed me.
I found it extremely interesting, I could understand the material (even though I am not a native speaker of English) and learned a lot.
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| Rating | 4.9★ based on 53 ratings |
|---|---|
| Length | 12 weeks |
| Effort | 12 weeks, 3–6 hours per week |
| Starts | On Demand (Start anytime) |
| Cost | $139 |
| From | Harvard University, HarvardX via edX |
| Instructor | Michael J. Sandel |
| Download Videos | On all desktop and mobile devices |
| Language | English |
| Subjects | Humanities |
| Tags | Humanities Philosophy & Ethics |
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