Michael J. Sandel (Harvard University, United States)

Michael Sandel, Anne T. and Robert M. Bass Professor of Government at Harvard University, has writings spanning justice, ethics, democracy, and markets translated in 27 languages. His course "Justice" is available online and on TV, reaching millions worldwide and earning him recognition that led him to be named as the most influential scholar in the world.
Michael Sandel's books explore timeless political philosophy themes in contemporary moral and civic questions. Notable titles include What Money Can't Buy: The Moral Limits of Markets, Justice: What's the Right Thing to Do? " The Case against Perfection: Ethics in the Age of Genetic Engineering; Public Philosophy: Essays on Morality in Politics; Democracy’s Discontent: America in Search of a Public Philosophy; and Liberalism and the Limits of Justice..
Michael Sandel delivered lectures at esteemed institutions such as the Sorbonne, Oxford, and the Kellogg Lecture on Jurisprudence at the U.S. Library of Congress. Sandel's global lectures have attracted diverse audiences across five continents. In his recent BBC program, "The Global Philosopher," Sandel leads virtual discussions connecting individuals from more than 30 countries to delve into the ethical dimensions of topics like immigration and climate change. In the U.S., he's served on the President's Council on Bioethics and is an American Academy of Arts and Sciences member.