Justice: What's the Right Thing to Do? Audiobook

" This is a good book. It is short and easy to read. Sandel details the reasoning behind several theories of justice, in normal English, and then states his own position without getting all high and mighty about it. He speaks to some very basic human values. I recommend it very highly. "

" An excellent lay introduction to contemporary debates about justice. Sandel does a fabulous job of presenting dry philosophical ideas in an articulate, engaging manner ideal for undergraduates and readers curious about the deeper issues that inform current moral and political debates. "

" Modern-day philosophy, with a liberal bent, but ultimately concluding that your can't use philosophy alone to prove what a just society is. Why? Because community (family, local, religious, etc.) matters. I liked this quite a bit, although his dismissal of utilitarianism was a little too facile, I thought. "

" Putting philosophy of moral into the heart of public hottest issues, educational & enlightening. I bought this book in Narita Airport 1hr before departure as a 7 hour flight companion, what a purchase!. "

" Clear, succinct overview of philosophical traditions underlying western political thought and notions of justice. Most interesting material to me was a persuasive case that progressives' tendency not to engage in policy debates on moral terms is misguided. "

" Read in tandem with watching the course online. Thought provoking, but felt like same old, same old after a while... "

" Really wise and very informative. There isn't much of a plot so just read it again. "

" If you took the online classes, there isn't any new material here, but it is nice to see some of these philosopher's names and terms written down. "

" Harvard political philosophy professor Michael Sandel's book on the history and theories of various political philosophies. Like taking a Harvard class--great information and presentation! "

" Interesting read about decision making and fairness/justice. It does get a big bogged down in the middle, but all in all, a very thought-provoking book. "

" Very interesting book. I liked the way he presented scenarios and related them to various theories of justice and morality. Learned a lot although got a bit lost toward the end. "

" A book that really got me thinking. Love it. "

" This book is fantastic. Whether you're a staunch Marxist, a follower of Rand, or somewhere in between, the words contained herein will challenge your beliefs and force you to analyze why you believe what you do. "

" This book contained too many real life stories that actually turned my stomach. I put it down pretty quickly. Yuck! "

" Loved it. Not only did it provide an easy to understand summary of the most prominent theories on justice, it also asked and answered almost every objection I had and some I never would have thought of. "

" A great book and well worth the read. A great discussion about social justice from a variety of perspectives. "

" Just read a few samples of the book.. I need to buy the whole thing "

" Amazing book on ethics that is readable. Professor has online lectures at Harvard that actually go with the the book and enhance it with student comment/questions. The decision making is all yours - no judgements made. Quite a mind-expanding read. "

" This read like a college text to me, so it was a strain on my weakened brain cells, but interesting nonetheless. It is a call for a better way to do politics and a provides a framework for a just society. "

" Some interesting chapters and definitely thought-provoking, but reads like a textbook in some parts. "

" compelling ideas presented as a logical and chronological progression. "

" This book is based on a class offered by Harvard government professor Michael Sandel. I heard him talking on NPR and it seems like a really great way to have intelligent debate about emotional topics. I think I'm going to buy it. "

" Outstanding treatment of where our ideas about justice come from. Both a review of the philosophical treatment of the topic, and Sandel's own, gentle, suggestions about what he thinks works best. "

" This was required reading in an Ethics & Legal issues in Arts Policy course, but I always enjoyed reading it and read assigned chapters from this book before reading our other sources. Sandel writes clearly and persuasively, with a genuine and thoughtful voice. "