Justice Whats the Right Thing

Sandel, Michael J.

ISBN 10: 0374532508 / ISBN 13: 9780374532505

Published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2010

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Synopsis:

A renowned Harvard professor''s brilliant, sweeping, inspiring account of the role of justice in our society--and of the moral dilemmas we face as citizens

"For Michael Sandel, justice is not a spectator sport," The Nation''s reviewer of Justice remarked.

In his acclaimed book—based on his legendary Harvard course—Sandel offers a rare education in thinking through the complicated issues and controversies we face in public life today. It has emerged as a most lucid and engaging guide for those who yearn for a more robust and thoughtful public discourse. "In terms we can all understand," wrote Jonathan Rauch in The New York Times, Justice "confronts us with the concepts that lurk . . . beneath our conflicts."

Affirmative action, same-sex marriage, physician-assisted suicide, abortion, national service, the moral limits of markets—Sandel relates the big questions of political philosophy to the most vexing issues of the day, and shows how a surer grasp of philosophy can help us make sense of politics, morality, and our own convictions as well.

Justice is lively, thought-provoking, and wise—an essential new addition to the small shelf of books that speak convincingly to the hard questions of our civic life.

About the Author: Michael J. Sandel teaches political philosophy at Harvard University. His books What Money Can’t Buy: The Moral Limits of Markets and Justice: What’s the Right Thing to Do? were international best sellers and have been translated into 27 languages. Sandel’s legendary course “Justice� was the first Harvard course to be made freely available online and has been viewed by tens of millions. His BBC series “The Public Philosopher� explores the philosophical ideas lying behind the headlines with participants from around the world.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Justice Whats the Right Thing
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Publication Date: 2010
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Good