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Justice

Michael Sandel's famous Harvard course on moral and political philosophy and today's debates.

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About this course

Sandel uses current controversies such as affirmative action, markets and equality to explore readings from Aristotle, Locke, Kant, Mill and Rawls.

Best for: Anyone interested in ethics, politics or law.

What you will be able to do

  • Compare major theories of justice
  • Apply philosophical arguments to current controversies
  • Evaluate arguments about markets and equality
  • Reason clearly about moral dilemmas

Syllabus and your progress

Tick modules off as you finish them on Harvard Online.

0 of 6 modules done

Plan your pace

At 4 hours a week you would finish in about 14 weeks, using the course time estimate above.

Progress is saved in this browser only. No account needed.

Cost and certificate

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Free to audit on edX; the verified certificate costs $209.

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Quick answers

Is Justice really free?
Yes, the course material is free on Harvard Online. Free to audit on edX; the verified certificate costs $209.
How long does Justice take?
Plan for about 54 hrs in total (Provider estimate: 12 weeks at 3-6 hrs/week.). It is self-paced, so you can go faster or slower.
Do I need experience before Justice?
No. It is a beginner course with no prerequisites listed.

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