The Reith Lectures - Michael Sandel: A New Citizenship: 2009

A New Citizenship: Professor Michael Sandel delivers four lectures about the prospects of a new politics of the common good. The series is presented and chaired by Sue Lawley

The Reith Lectures - Michael Sandel: A New Citizenship: 2009 - A New Politics of the Common Good

Professor Sandel makes the case for a moral and civic renewal in politics. He says we need to think of ourselves as citizens, not just consumers.

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The Reith Lectures - Michael Sandel: A New Citizenship: 2009 - Genetics and Morality

Recorded at Newcastle's Centre for Life, Professor Sandel looks at how we should use our ever-increasing scientific knowledge.

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The Reith Lectures - Michael Sandel: A New Citizenship: 2009 - Markets and Morals

Prof Michael Sandel considers the expansion of markets and how we determine moral limits. He calls for a more robust debate about such questions, as part of a 'new citizenship'.

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The Reith Lectures - Michael Sandel: A New Citizenship: 2009 - Morality in Politics

Michael Sandel considers the role of moral argument in politics. He believes that it is often not possible for government to be neutral on moral questions.

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