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Community, Freedom and the Polis
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Community, Freedom and the Polis

Michael Sandel and Adam Sandel at the Aspen Ideas Festival.

A special treat from the Aspen Ideas Festival: a panel discussion about American community and politics, featuring a father–son philosophical duo.

Michael J. Sandel is a professor at Harvard University, where he teaches political philosophy. His famous “Justice” course has been viewed by tens of millions worldwide. His son, Adam Sandel, is a philosopher, award-winning teacher, and holder of the Guinness World Record for most pull-ups in one minute. Together with

, Wisdom of Crowds’ in-house philosopher, they discuss community, democracy, the evolving nature of justice, the importance of constructive visions for community, and the role of music in bridging divides. Tune in for a substantive and inspiring reflection on the meaning of democracy.

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Required Reading:

  • Adam Sandel, Happiness In Action: A Philosopher’s Guide to the Good Life (Amazon).

  • Michael Sandel, The Tyranny of Merit: Can We Find the Common Good? (Amazon).

  • Samuel Kimbriel, Friendship as Sacred Knowing: Overcoming Isolation (Amazon).

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