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silesnave's review against another edition
5.0
Watched along with the lectures. Covers similar ground but more of an in depth discussion in the book despite taking probably less time to read than watch the lectures. Would still recommend doing both though. Was cool that Sandel injected a bit of his opinion at around the communitarianism chapter (made it feel less like a textbook). Surprisingly quite funny too. Would have liked to see some discussion of moral relativism - Sandel mentions it intermittently as though the reader is familiar, which is a bit weird for what is essentially a pop intro ethics book. Liked it though.
anteus7's review against another edition
5.0
I seem to be in the habit lately of picking up books that I need to do some serious studying to prepare for. I have an undergraduate, general ed relationship with philosophy--moral, political, or otherwise--and would like to know more. I guess I'll start scrolling through syllabi.
The theme of this book is, obviously, justice, and how that concept is seen through a variety of lenses and examples, and what our responsibilities as citizens are in relation to it and to each other. The examples were good for a newbie like me, and I felt like I could follow the bread crumbs to some new understanding.
I also think I could use a lot of this in class to stir things up. Look out, kids...
The theme of this book is, obviously, justice, and how that concept is seen through a variety of lenses and examples, and what our responsibilities as citizens are in relation to it and to each other. The examples were good for a newbie like me, and I felt like I could follow the bread crumbs to some new understanding.
I also think I could use a lot of this in class to stir things up. Look out, kids...
jerushalynnx's review against another edition
4.0
This book is a straight-up mini-history of different philosophies that have pushed our civilization forward. There is a fascinating bit about the moral quandary of consensual cannibalism! Sandal is a witty writer sure to keep you enthralled and wandering into the higher cerebral spaces of the “why” of everything.
erinlcrane's review against another edition
4.0
I’m not that well-read in philosophy, so I found this a helpful overview of different philosophical takes on a just society, whether or not you agree with the author’s views. I feel more prepared to now read the primary sources he covers because of the context and framework he’s provided.
stumpnugget's review against another edition
5.0
Readable, fun, and challenging. If you just have to know what Bentham, Kant, and Rawls have to say about justice, ethical decision making, and moral desert, this is the book for you!
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