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Michael J. Sandel is a Professor of Government at Harvard University, renowned for his work in political philosophy and public ethics. His scholarship explores justice, democracy, market morality, and the ethical implications of biotechnology, reaching global audiences through his televised course Justice and BBC series The Public Philosopher.
- B.A., Brandeis University (1975)
- D.Phil., Oxford University (1981) as a Rhodes Scholar
His research interrogates the moral limits of markets, genetic engineering, and the erosion of civic virtue in modern democracies. Notable works include What Money Can’t Buy (2012), which critiques market society, and The Case Against Perfection (2007), addressing biotechnology’s ethical challenges.
- Princess of Asturias Award in Social Sciences (2018)
- Member, American Academy of Arts and Sciences
- Rhodes Scholarship
As a public intellectual, Sandel has lectured globally at venues like St. Paul’s Cathedral and Seoul’s Olympic Stadium, engaging debates on corruption, climate ethics, and intergenerational justice. His Tech Ethics course examines AI and social media’s moral dimensions.
