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The Public Philosopher

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Political philosopher Michael Sandel examines the thinking behind a current controversy.

Harvard political philosopher Michael Sandel examines the thinking behind a current controversy.

The Public Philosopher: Series 3

The Public Philosopher: Series 3: Episode 2: Why Vote?

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Why Vote?

BBC Radio 4 - The Public Philosopher, Series 3, Why Vote?

Michael Sandel hosts a discussion about voting with an audience at the LSE.

Michael Sandel hosts a discussion about voting, with an audience at the London School of Economics and Political Science.

Should it be compulsory to vote? Should we fine people who don't vote? Should we pay people to vote? This is the week that the UK goes to the polls - amid ongoing concerns about the level of democratic participation. In this edition of The Public Philosopher, Harvard professor Michael Sandel hosts a discussion about voting, with an audience at the London School of Economics and Political Science.

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Harvard political philosopher Michael Sandel questions the thinking beneath controversies

Harvard political philosopher Michael Sandel questions the thinking underlying a current controversy

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