Justice is one of the most popular courses in Harvard’s history. Now it’s your turn to take the same journey in moral reflection that has captivated more than 14,000 students, as Harvard opens its classroom to the world.

In this twelve part series, Sandel challenges us with difficult moral dilemmas and asks our opinion about the right thing to do. He then asks us to examine our answers in the light of new scenarios. The results are often surprising, revealing that important moral questions are never black and white.

This course also addresses the hot topics of our day—affirmative action, same-sex marriage, patriotism and rights—and Sandel shows us that we can revisit familiar controversies with a fresh perspective.

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There is a lot more to Justice beyond the classroom. Get engaged with features offered with every episode of Justice:

- Voice your opinion in the polls
- Take the pop quiz to test your knowledge
- Dig deeper with in-depth readings
- Hone arguments with the Discussion Guides

And continue the classroom discussion—online—with other viewers from around the world.

Or you can start your own Discussion Circle, if your school, church, club, or organization wants to take the course as a group. It’s easy. Find out how.

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01	The Moral Side of Murder / The Case for Cannibalism watch episode | view episode summary
02	Putting a Price Tag on Life / How to Measure Pleasure watch episode | view episode summary
03	Free to Choose / Who Owns Me? watch episode | view episode summary
04	This Land is my Land / Consenting Adults watch episode | view episode summary
05	Hired Guns? / For Sale: Motherhood watch episode | view episode summary
06	Mind Your Motive / The Supreme Principle of Morality watch episode | view episode summary
07	A Lesson in Lying / A Deal is a Deal watch episode | view episode summary
08	What’s a Fair Start? / What Do We Deserve? watch episode | view episode summary
09	Arguing Affirmative Action / What's the Purpose? watch episode | view episode summary
10	The Good Citizen / Freedom vs. Fit watch episode | view episode summary
11	The Claims of Community / Where Our Loyalty Lies watch episode | view episode summary
12	Debating Same-sex Marriage / The Good Life watch episode | view episode summary

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