Living Well Together in a Just Society

Aristotle's philosophy emphasizes that the primary concern of any political project should be how to live well together as a community, not just maximizing utility or individual preferences. A just society, according to Michael Sandel, focuses on cultivating citizens who contribute to the kind of society they want to live in. This involves fostering civic involvement, education, awareness of societal issues, and the ability to engage in meaningful conversations about the common good. Sandel criticizes the current trend of prioritizing utility and individual preferences over the collective well-being and societal values.