The Global Philosopher: Should the Rich World Pay for Climate Change?

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Jul 28, 201641:46Society & Culture

Sixty people from thirty countries join Michael Sandel in a digital studio at Harvard to discuss the philosophical issues underlying the world's response to climate change. The developed world has caused climate change,...

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