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Freedom vs Fit

The seventh of Harvard professor Michael Sandel's famous lectures on the philosophy of justice looks at the issue of individual rights and the freedom to choose. If our place in society is determined by where we best fit, doesn't that eliminate personal choice? What if I am best suited to do one kind of work, but I want to do another? Sandel addresses one of the most glaring objections to Aristotle's views on freedom, his defence of slavery as a fitting social role for certain human beings. Students discuss other objections to Aristotle's theories and debate whether his philosophy overly restricts the freedom of individuals.

English
  • Originally Aired March 8, 2011
  • Runtime 30 minutes
  • Network BBC Four
  • Created March 1, 2011 by
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Name Type Role
Michael Sandel Writer
Mick Conefrey Director