Michael Sandel explores the philosophical justifications made for national borders. Using a pioneering state-of-the-art studio at the Harvard Business School, Professor Sandel is joined by 60 participants from over 30 countries in a truly global digital space. 



Is there any moral distinction between a political refugee and an economic migrant? If people have the right to exit a country, why not a right to enter? Do nations have the right to protect the affluence of their citizens? And is there such a thing as a 'national identity'? 



These are just some of the questions addressed by Professor Sandel in this first edition of The Global Philosopher.



Audience producer: Louise Coletta

Producer: David Edmonds

Editor: Richard Knight



(Image taken by Rose Lincoln) Published on August 17, 2016.

The Global Philosopher: Should Borders Matter?

Michael Sandel: The Public Philosopher

Political philosopher Professor Michael Sandel challenges an audience to apply some critical thinking to issues people usually rely on instinct to resolve. Recorded at the London School of Economics and Political Science, Professor Sandel debates issues such as education, social equality and healthcare.