Why Democracy?

The Public Philosopher by BBC

Jan 20, 201552:23Society & Culture

Harvard professor Michael Sandel is Radio 4's 'Public Philosopher', guiding audiences through complex moral philosophical dilemmas. For the BBC's Democracy Day, Professor Sandel recorded this special edition of The Publi...

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