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Mentioned in 13 episodes
Justice
What's the Right Thing to Do?
Book • 2007
In this book, Michael J. Sandel delves into various theories of justice, including utilitarianism, libertarianism, and the philosophies of Aristotle, Kant, and Rawls.
He applies these theories to contemporary legal and political controversies, encouraging readers to think critically about complex issues and to engage in a more robust and thoughtful public discourse.
The book is based on Sandel's renowned Harvard course and aims to help readers make sense of politics, morality, and their own convictions.
He applies these theories to contemporary legal and political controversies, encouraging readers to think critically about complex issues and to engage in a more robust and thoughtful public discourse.
The book is based on Sandel's renowned Harvard course and aims to help readers make sense of politics, morality, and their own convictions.
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Mentioned in 13 episodes
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Stephen West to explore different approaches to justice and the importance of civic engagement.


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Episode #204 ... The importance of philosophy, justice and the common good. (Michael Sandel)
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Ryan Holiday as a book he read before starting a project, highlighting Pressfield's expertise on overcoming creative battles.


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Habits and Addictions — Excerpt 2 from Steven Pressfield’s “Turning Pro”
Mentioned by Mike Schur as a book he read while researching for "The Good Place", providing an overview of moral philosophy.

The moral philosophy of The Good Place (with Mike Schur and Pamela Hieronymi)
Mentioned by Michael Schur as one of the books he read while researching moral philosophy for "The Good Place".

Best of: The moral philosophy of The Good Place