A New Politics of the Public Good

Harvard professor Michael J. Sandel is a world-renowned political philosopher.This summer he was asked by the BBC to give four lectures on the prospect of a new politics of the common good.In this electrifying presentation (he's that good) at George Washington University Prof. Sandel makes the case for a moral and civic renewal in democratic politics.

Here's his lecture: A New Politics of the Public Good:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/console/b00lb6bt

If you don't have time for a full lecture, this lecture is broken up into 5 minute nuggets:

Prof. Sandel's latest book, Justice: What's the Right Thing to Do? is available this September 17th.