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@sau1946

50w↑26

hi! you express an immense desire for knowledge at a young age and I am really happy to see that! however, I would like to argue with something that you said: your argument that most students only go to university because everyone else does.
Let's assume that there are two situations, situation A being that what you said is true, and situation B being that what you said is false.

Situation A: most people go to university because everyone else does
-how is this negative? society at this point requires you to have a degree to have a well paying job. more emphasis is placed on your degree than who you are and what you know.
-like you highlighted, some people go to university to make friends, find a lover and so on. is that not a valid reason to go to university? according to what you said, your priority in life is gaining knowledge. these other people have other priorities and they aren't any less valuable than yours. different people lead different lives, just because you don't see meaning in it doesn't mean that there isn't any meaning to it. you, an onlooker have not put in as much thought as the people that you are judging have, into their own lives. going to university requires a lot of time, effort and money and these are valuable resources.

Situation B: people go to university for varied reasons, benefiting them in different ways
-personally, I think that this is what the situation actually is. assuming what people think is never good, people have desires and goals that they never mention. there's no way of knowing why people do what they do unless you ask them, and we obviously can't ask every university student this question
-a better way to go about this would be to focus on why you're going to university and to actualise your goals. and also, think about other people's priorities and explore, explore what they do and you'll gain an insight into different ways of life. this would open your eyes and make you realise that there's no 'one right way' to live, there's multiple.

please don't be discouraged by my comment! I am making this comment with the insight I've gained over the past 18 years of my life. when I was as young as you, I thought similarly and rigidly, too. however, I realised that my way of thinking made me feel separate from other people and I didn't engage in new situations and experiences because I thought myself to be above it. this is isolating and limits growth. so I hope you're able to grasp this and apply this in your own life!

@evaburnz

1y↑5

One must have strong conviction - to the degree that they feel utterly compelled - in their sense of virtue in your altered hypothetical, as the circumstances have evolved into that of a vigorously personal nature.

Personally, with regard to the initial hypothetical originally presented in this video, seeing as there is no alternative besides certain death for either of the larger group of people or the isolated person depending on my decision, and the circumstances dictate that I am directly involved in the situation being that I am controlling the object that will result in certain death, I would have to opt to prevent as many deaths as possible and therefore turn into the path of the isolated person.

With regard to the second scenario, I feel it would be wrong to push the obese person over the bridge as we both are not directly involved in the situation and it is not my prerogative to decide whether they should sacrifice their life.

Additionally, had the obese person given me permission, I would decline this proposition as they are not responsible for the situation occurring in the first place and irrespective of that, I don't think I'd have steel to commit such an act.

It's a harrowing notion to be involved in any of these respective situations, however it is simultaneously fascinating to explore.

@kamalkamal0123

2y↑1.7K

00:29
00:32 - the moral side of murder - Story of Trolly
04:28 - modified trolley car
10:02 - doctor in emergency room
13:29 - moral principles out of these stories - consequentialist morality - utilitarianism by Jeremy Bentham
15:16 - categorical morality - principles out of these stories - by Emmanual Kant
16:15 - Imp Ethical/philosophical Thinkers
16:35 - contemporary dilemmas to think upon
18:57 - Quote on Self-Knowledge - Self-knowledge is like lost innocence, however unsettling you find it, It can never be unthought or unknown.
21:57 - Idea of skepticism that no idea or philosophical side is right or wrong , it is personal belief system based on which sides are taken.
23:23 - Quote by Emmunal Kant: Skepticism is a resting place for human reason, where it can reflect upon its dogmatic wanderings but it is no dwelling place for permanent settlement.
27:53 - jeremy bentham's idea of utilitarianism - right thing to do is maximize the utility
29:38 - Case of Queen Versus Dudley & Stephens aka Mignonette Tragedy
38:28 - Inducement of Idea of Consent by Richard parker before he was murdered in Magnonette tragedy -
same goes for many contemporary scenarios - Like women in India tolerate domestic violence but never file a complaint against it. Even if an external complaint is raised they would not give a statement against their husband - Then in this case as well, Does the violence done by Husband morally justified ?

44:47 - Take away from Magnonette Tragedy - Morality is a fluid phenomenon - it is molded and transformed by various factors - existing belief system, Consent, Due Process involved, degree of damage, etc.
This is in contrast to Emmanual's categorical morality concept.

51:34 - Moral Questions to delve upon ...
Why murder is wrong?
is It because the person who is being murdered has the right to life?
How these fundamental rights emerge and are they absolute? If not absolute then how they are governed?
How moral stand of a person is guided by different values he adhere to ?

@LumenPsycho

2y↑3

The right thing to do would be to judge everyone's value based on their actions/choices (I know, pretty impossible - would require immense power & something like the ability to comb through peoples memories so that nothing could be hidden & only the truth remained).
Then provide eye to eye justice for the side that suffered by choosing the fate of the one that made them or their loved ones suffer. If they don't have the stomach for it, a fate will be chosen for them by the party holding the hearing. Fates are put into motion on the spot right after the hearing & for everyone to see (should provide some closure to the ones affected).
Every hearing will be recorded & available for public to watch if they so desire. Public figure hearings are highlighted & constantly streamed live (subjects are put into stasis to await their turn).
The public figures, responsible for way too many wrongs are judged one by one & will most likely take thousands of years to process. Individual hearings are held in every city on this planet in multiple locations. The people affected the closest are invited, upon conformation that they have received the invite but decided not to attend, the hearing will be judged by the party holding it.
By my estimation, 2/3 of the population (probably more) will be eradicated in the cruelest ways possible based of the actions & choices they made in life. There will be things that will lessen the sentence, for example the purity of guilt or how strong is the wish to go back & do things differently. At the hearing, no one is able to lie & everyone's memories can be put on display on demand. The wrongdoings will be listed, named & shown to everyone. Nothing will be hidden or censored. The only thing on display will be the truth.

I believe after something like this, humanity would be provided with a clean slate & could be directed into a better future with some careful nurturing.
Of course there are many steps yet to take after the eradication process. Like the rewriting of human DNA; infertility; currency, border & religion removal; standardization; focus on education, science & arts; justice system that does not require monitoring & so much more.

The above is just wishful thinking, fiction if you will, something that I believe would provide our species a clean slate & with proper guidance, build a better world.

All comments from YouTube:

@lexasscentedcandles2852

2y↑7.6K

He’s the type of professor I would raise my hand to answer, there is no wrong answer with him he takes it to consideration. He is so engaging as well

@sosoalkha834

2y↑27

Believe in Lord Jesus Christ/ Lord Yahshua and Repent from y’all sins/ evil deeds

@noahway13

2y↑122

You can do that in philosophy, but not math and science where there ARE wrong answers

@mac-georgedaniel7812

2y↑8

Jurisprudence no wrong answer

@kimjongun5688

2y↑5

my professor's name was mr. sucadic. he was a good man, but he was replaced by mr. sucabicdic. now, you can raise my hand, girl.

@guysumpthin2974

2y↑7

Sorry , but now money makes those decisions everyday

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@TheDitty5

2y↑1.6K

What an incredible professor. Everyone should have an experience like this in their lives.

@chukwuebukasamuel6632

📞📞📞📞

@chukwuebukasamuel6632

1y↑1

❤️

@geniusartswebster2967

I had alacarte at MSU 👏

@josephthompson7915

48w↑2

@@geniusartswebster2967my name is being used by thieves and you know what is going on.

@josephthompson7915

48w↑1

❤😂😢😅

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@mz6367

1y↑641

I like how none can be wrong at his lectures ❤

@magnusqwerty

1y↑19

Safe space for kids in university

@ozguraydn8407

@@magnusqwerty safe space triggers me

@TheOfficialAmar

1y↑16

it's an ethical dilemma regardless of what they choose No one can be wrong.

@jakariashafin1695

@@ozguraydn8407 if you're a comic book fan than that's relatable dude.

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@aKm057

1y↑378

I am so glad, and thankful, that these talks, lectures have been recorded and put up, for free, for people to watch.
Thank you. Really.

And thank you, StudyIQ, for recommending this professor's lectures.

@derrinrguitar8011

2y↑508

I'd love to hear what these students are doing now, and what ongoing effect, if any, being part of this class has had on them 🙂

@ste4lth147

2y↑14

Ohhh yeah that’s interesting like find patterns that happened between all of them because of taking this class.

@hk6474

1y↑39

Starbucks baristas

@BossySwan

1y↑65

Trolley track workers

@minuaraalam-6434

48w↑2

I had the same questions from the very beginning of the video

@minuaraalam-6434

48w↑11

Philosophy students are doing better than most other students even stem or it

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@IamNoLongerHuman

51w↑257

I'm a Japanese middle schooler who has just finished watching this very first video of the whole course, but I can't help saying these things on my mind...
I found lots of things in this lecture impressive and amazing (sorry, words can't explain this well enough).
First, Professor Michael Sandel takes all ideas from his students seriously. I definitely wanna take his course at least once in my life. Thanks to him, I became much more interested in philosophy and ethics. I came to enjoy thinking. I can feel that he values and adores philosophy.
Second, students are very active and participating, eager to learn and gain knowledge, and also witty. In Japan, it is said that 50 percent of high schoolers enroll in university, but in most cases, they don't actually want to study. They just want friends, someone to love, and things like that. I mean, it's so horrible that most of those students go to university just because everyone else does. Of course, I have never attended a class in a Japanese university, but in both my elementary and middle school, I noticed that everyone remained quiet and hardly spoke. I always feel uncomfortable in a situation like that. But in Harvard, they have their own thoughts and are open to sharing them with others.
I profoundly want to study in this kind of environment.
I can’t thank everyone involved in this program enough for making such a splendid video and providing it for free to all of us. I'm going to keep watching this series of lectures!

@guitartruong3981

51w↑14

I wish you the best on your journey through this series! I'm revisiting this series myself after watching it as a middle school student a long time ago.
Being Vietnamese, I find my school experiences are often very traditional and stiff as well, and students don't get to argue and discover truths themselves.

@sau1946

50w↑26

@Darren-qu3dy

49w↑3

@@sau1946 what a mature conclusion of yours, became kind of an eye-opener for me

@ianr7442

47w↑2

@@sau1946 👍

@slocad11

47w↑4

From 1996-98, I was fortunate enough to teach in Japan, so I had an opportunity to observe and learn about the local culture. One thing I noticed was that many students said that it would be quite unusual in Japanese education to be asked to share an opinion or to imagine a situation and to react to it. It just wasn't done, at least at that time. It was shocking. So it was quite challenging for teachers and awkward for students to interact in lessons wherein we teachers would ask students to practice English through role playing. It took students a while to understand the concept, and to get comfortable. We would encourage, allow others to assist them at the right moment, and provide them with feedback in a limited and friendly way. They had just been taught so differently, so I understand how Professor Sandel's class would appeal to you.

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@iluvkimchi

2y↑5K

I love how he doesn't make students feel right or wrong and encourages people of different perspective to speak.

@kyle8971

2y↑117

Well this is philosophy. There is no objective "right or wrong", that is the entire basis of philosophical arguments. You can argue in one way or another, but beyond some axiomatic truths that have to be agreed upon in order to have a discussion, there isn't anything that is absolutely true in one way or another. Murder is a very good topic of discussion in philosophical circles because there are so many caveats that people will add onto an argument to justify murder. Telling students that they are right or wrong would defeat the entire purpose of having a philosophical discussion, which is moreso about justifying your position within the principles that you hold and supporting that consistently or discovering why there exists inconsistencies in your perspective.

@overtimeseed

2y↑18

@@kyle8971 I agree. I suppose the point OP was making was that far too many fail to adhere to such common argumentative etiquette in this time of perceived strife and conflict

@kyle8971

2y↑8

@@overtimeseed Quite true. In the public and political sphere it is less about being correct, consistent or morally objective and moreso what creates certain feelings or makes for a nice 10 second clip in the moment.

People are so married to their positions (positions they have probably not thought through beyond the cursory idea that created it) that they refuse to engage in any sort of discourse with someone who doesn't hold their same beliefs. It is sad to see that conversations have broken down to basically "You disagree with me, therefore you are bad."

@overtimeseed

2y↑5

@@kyle8971 Indeed, it is quite disheartening to see discourse marred to the extent that it has been. Contributing to the endeavor toward formulating as best possible a consistent, objectively moral conclusion, course of action or idea has always been at the heart of discussion itself. Yet political and public discourse more often than not seeks mostly to spur and rouse, with techniques promoting shut-down of the opposite party rather than anything productive for dominance or agenda. The effects of the lack of motivation to reconcile disparate, conflicting ideas and opinions in favour of saying "You are wrong" or simple ego greatly undermines the growth of ideas and information

If I may, I personally find instances of insisting upon a particular idea's status as an axiomatic truth not previously agreed upon most counterproductive, leading to the aforementioned refusal to engage in the discourse itself. Hence, we are met with such terms and rhetorics as "Culture Wars" and "Facts don't care about your feelings." which, in themselves hold debatable moral connotations. Respective derogatory terms and vitriol also crop up, arising from human nature which I believe we must overcome to further progress toward objective morality.

Bacon's Idols, especially of The Marketplace also unfortunately come into play, creating misinterpretation and misunderstanding atop a general lack of good faith. I digress, with these factors undermining discourse and communication itself, for me I find it a struggle to persist on matters that are important to me, and by extension the people who care for me and vice versa. However un-noble or so-called righteous that may seem.

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@jing1528

2y↑140

I would love to be in his class just to observe and listen to everyone’s opinion.. love how he includes the students to engage and make it more interesting rather than just a professor speaking about the subject. 👍🏼

@poliscikosis3187

1y↑1

you should read his book, Democracy's Discontents.

@chukwuebukasamuel6632

@@poliscikosis3187 ❤️

@EricBryan-fv9qd

Hello how are you

@easongt

1y↑81

A true teacher leads his class by engaging the mind, motivating pupils into participation, and being respectful of their participation. This is good stuff.

@rheaniduelan1508

25w↑14

i just developed a new hobby of watching this series. i love how the Prof discusses each case/theory and always stimulates questions one after another.

@niccolopaganini4082

2y↑70

I've watched this lecture many times over the years and I still always wanna come back and watch it some more. This professor is amazing, I wish I had someone like him when I was in college, I would have a reason not to drop out lol

@indoorpigeons3607

1y↑4

Thank you sir Paganini for your input love ur music btw

@Marat-py4vx

34w

6:03

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@AFrownAndAFatMan

1y↑64

Besides the way he draws the students in, encourages participation, and steers the discussions, I am utterly impressed by how present he is in the room. He remembers your name.

@islamiccontent4075

37w

Same in my mind 😂

@marvelouss719

26w

I saw Dr Sanders on Charlie Rose immediately after the lectures. I think philosophy should be taught in all schools around the world and just maybe the world would be a better place.

@solitarydiaries7273

3y↑12.6K

I would never skip classes if my professor would be engaging like this.

@vishnugandra4283

3y↑37

May I know which country your From.

@jahangirzaka2083

3y↑315

Also cause you'd be paying 300k every year 😂

@OrangeWhale100

3y↑234

@@eff1840 the art of speaking to an audience is creating engagement, bruh.

@jjjj5452

3y↑20

you pay a lot of $ for good professors and teachers

@davipenha

3y↑29

being a better student makes your professor want to be more engaging and passionate

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@slocad11

1y↑89

I asked some students this first hypothetical, but added one more fact after they had answered: that lone worker on the side track is your best friend. You know he is assigned to work that track that shift. Suddenly, the majority shifted to killing the five, and for a different reason, of course, than "better to kill fewer than more". It was an interesting discussion among the high school students.

@vietfox8916

1y↑6

That is what i thought about as well. The balance isn't equal which makes the choice obvious. It is similar on the second example of the fat guys on the bridge. I wouldn't push that guys neither because that would put the responsibility on me. It is selfish but why would I push myself into a no way out situation?

@evaburnz

1y↑5

@kyainuichan4504

49w

😊😊😊😊

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@evkarthikreddy131

2y↑57

Awesome lecture. Loved the way he's taking the arguments and directing them towards a concept. lit

@froysaber3679

29w↑10

What a fantastic lecturer. Everyone should have this kind of experience in their lives.

@philonena

52w↑1

Loved the way of teaching in this lectures which is by rising questions and letting everyone have a thought about it. Great, as expected, harvard❤

@kamalkamal0123

2y↑1.7K

@ItzShehin

2y↑38

A man of culture

@stanislavnikolskiy6122

2y↑15

👏🏻👏🏻 thank you

@ayushpriyam8455

2y↑15

appreciated

@DungLe-yd4xy

2y↑7

Thanks a million, now I can follow the lecture and understand clearly

@airzahirakhan1143

2y↑6

Thank's :-)

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@Uri0505

2y↑12

Amazing doctor teacher 👨‍🏫. Always making people more open to there’s opinions and ideas in moral way. 👏🏽

@MrPaaji

2y↑4

Awesome discussions on some relevant moral dilemmas that we face in our lives in one way or the other . 👍

@jordanhassann

1y↑16

i dream to be in a class like this, what a well spoken and very involving professor this man is

@vishsagi2011

48w↑9

I remember watching this during the pandemic. Awesome lecture. We need more profs like this.

@tahneetran1471

37w↑4

I reflect on my past studies of Kant and I think he would think it is immoral to push the fat man to save the five because one would be merely using him as a means to the end whether the outcome is better ( consequential or utilitarian ). Love these free lectures and debates! Thank you!

@RjhnlyNm

4y↑9.3K

The privilege of having an internet to see and accessing lectures such as these, even though your learning halfway across the globe is such a great honor to be born in this time. From Philippines with love 😘

@LesleyGaspar

4y↑4

Change your named!

@ajaxaj8470

4y↑53

My best wishes to Filipinos from India

@souravyadav7562

4y↑11

something to be grateful for!

@jumahamis227

4y↑35

So true and I’m from Tanzania africa, I have been watching this lecture video for years, and it’s never cease to be fascinating.

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@joevalentin2450

28w↑7

Lucky are these students who have the privilege to study at Harvard and similar schools of equal competence. This professor is one of the best there is in Philosophy teaching today.

@khanaadilashraf1474

51w↑7

This series is an absolute Gold. I'd recommend everyone to go through this series once❤

@reymarkechano4138

1y↑11

I'm a Philosophy graduate in Philippines. I like how they discussed the morality of man's action and decision in a circumstance. However, there is always consequence whether you choose too save five over 1 or vice versa.

@joeloparo

1y↑9

This professor truly is a teacher. He does not espouse his opinion, but realizes and shows the reality of the thought processes of individuals in his class. My goal when I discuss politics with others is never to change their mind, as I never enter a discussion with that intent. My purpose for discussion with people is to listen to them. To learn why they feel and think the way they d, and what I may learn from them that I may look at something in a different way. This Professor is truly deserving of teaching and these young women and men are very fortunate to have him as an instructor.

@dmeister98

35w

I find this lecture to be incredibly thought provoking and engaging. This professor seems to lead the students along their own brave journeys. The best teachers don’t tell you what to think — they equip you with the tools to discover and challenge your own interpretations.

@bertarivera9998

3y↑2K

I didn't even yawn. This class is so fun and educative. Feels like i'm a harvard student for an hour.

@richardbittencourt8515

3y↑5

Hi pretty how are you doing today? You look charming

@127.

3y↑138

@@richardbittencourt8515 ask your daughter.

@minhbui-my9gw

You watch the whole thing? Or you just watch the fun part

@amiablelampamiablelamp2245

The only time a yawn is good is when you want it to end so you don’t miss out on anything

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@oycirzi5641

1y↑4

I've been wondering about the definition of justice for years, it's great to solve some of my problems since it's so important in our lives.

@booradley0x0

1y↑6

I have a philosophy degree (not from Harvard) and I absolutely loved it. Best decision I ever made was to study it even though I was laughed at , told it was a waste of time and money, I didnt particularly care. Its made me who I am, for that I am grateful.

@lilswtangel92

39w↑2

Incredible professor. I love him! I hope he’s doing well and healthy❤

@Mosesmkjr

2y↑22

I love the Professor's Approach. Mind opening lectures indeed.

@jonathanman8299

2y↑2

Its harvard, professors there are excellent

@jyotirajt7886

39w↑1

Amazing classes on ethics, everyone must watch these videos.💗

@mingyukim8797

3y↑1.9K

If my professor is like this "I like your bravery" "okay you are good" etc etc. I will participate in class actively, I swear.

@sheryla5651

2y↑60

true, its so encouraging and kinda makes me comfortable to share whatever thoughts i have

@vandettaopium6620

2y↑1

Why would you swear to him?

@athirahsufyan7509

2y↑2

im sorry but i just have to blurt this first if youre mingyu then im minghao nice to meet you and to reply to this comment, same mingyu my guy, same

@shafaet1194

2y↑28

@F. A. This video is from 2009. TikTok wasn't even there at the time. None of the kids here are Gen Z. You made a baseless assumption to prove your own bias which was clearly wrong.

@sosoalkha834

Believe in Lord Jesus Christ/ Lord Yahshua and Repent from y’all sins/ evil deeds- your buddha ghandi gods and goddesses are all evil and fake

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@WisdomisPower-10inminute-dn5no

21w

This conversation aligns so well with the content I've been creating. Love connecting with communities sharing these interests.

@luara1781

2y↑10

ah como que eu gostaria que todos os brasileiros pudessem ver essa aula e se inspirar, realmente gostaria...

@mis_stix5890

52w↑3

I wish when we're learning this in my ethics class, youtube algorithm recommended this. This is such an informative and fun way to understand the topics.

@skinsciencebymira

2y↑85

I’m surprised that no one argued that the 5 workers were already in the way of a planned route. While the emergency break wasn’t working yes, they’re working in the way of a trolley’s route - and assume some risk. The other worker and the man aren’t. Curious if that would factor in at all.

@clarkdhenvercatacutan253

2y↑5

at least one of the five saw the trolley and got out of the way. I'm talking about the possibility, that one man could also survive depending on where he is looking at that moment. The lookers could also warn everyone before the trolley inevitably crash. It's always based on what's currently happening in the vicinity, not only on the scene.

Philosophy is like that right? or no? thinking out of the box?

@tablesalt2628

1y↑3

An objection easily remedied by changing the trolley into a truck and the workers into pedestrians going about their day. The point still stands.

@selfstudyupsc

30w↑8

This lecture is really like a special gift for me . The way he interacting and encourage to speak in every perspective.... it's unbelievable

@dinnerwithfranklin2451

2y↑2.3K

I took philosophy although not in Harvard. In over half a century living on this planet I have never found an experience that was more painful and rewarding than beginning to learn how to think more thoroughly. The world would be vastly different if we all had exposure to philosophical thinking.

@chazclifford327

2y↑35

I agree! You just view life more holistically from various angles than just one angle

@seraph...4473

2y↑33

Rationalization, being able to explain a thought, and verify it is indeed what you want, or even if it is what you thought it was. Is the most important mental development in a persons life.

@russellwestbrook5632

2y↑13

@@seraph...4473 Actually it isn't. The most important mental development in a person's life is what you learn from your parents, role models, or anybody as a young child. Many studies are made that indicate that a child's first few years of living are the most important time of development because their brain is still developing. During that period, that's when the brain grows really fast – faster than any other time in one's life. In other words, for them to gain more knowledge, they need to build a strong foundation (mind) before learning something advanced (i.e important philosophies such as rationalization).

@marsjokes

2y↑7

@@russellwestbrook5632 so essentially, just learn about what works for you, and leave out the rest?

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@nosyrosie3716

2y↑1

Thank you for sharing your wisdom and knowledge to keep the inspired students thinking. 🌷

@KoffiBossoMath

36w

This is a great Professor. Thanks for the video. I took many lessons here that I will apply to my channel; even if we do not develop the same topic. Thank you for everything.

@gold_apple_vn4657

1y↑3

see where you can pack so much people together is lovely. and also I don't know how I could socialize in this particularly well nourished and healthy places of Harvard. tank a lot for this lecture to show me what Harvard realistically feel like

@rosemariemartinez3229

2y↑17

Where were all these people now? Had they become lawyers? I'm so curious, especially about the professor... Hope all classes are like this.... participative.... engaging.... no right or wrong answers..... I'm so glad I was able to watch this.

@minimcgregorminipekka7386

2y↑4

Probably successful business owners…. Or have depression

@shanemacanas6008

32w↑1

The same question was asked by our philosophy teacher and I'm kinda surprised that I had the same answer with the guy wearing a yellow polo. Because almost of my classmates answers to kill the one person to spare the lives of the other five. I still stand with my answer that when you pull the trolley to the direction of that one person, you had the intention to kill him and can be called murder
But if you won't pull the trolley that can make the five people die, it's considered as an accident cause you don't have control and you don't intend to kill them.

@NoNeedJustFeed

3y↑1.4K

This man is an example of a real teacher for life. He is so passionate and takes his job seriously, you can tell he means what he says and cares to make his message clear. I've learned so much just from this one hour.

@tej9027

3y↑9

Yes so lucky to watch this ❤️

@mailajoycantoja5033

3y↑2

<33333

@mariamshera5258

@parmesancheese1052

2y↑2

bruh he isn't teaching maths or chemistry, it's like he's chatting while on the job and getting paid huge sums cuz it's harvard, who the fuck wouldn't be passionate doing that, I bet literally any person given some time in philosophy and tons of free time to be humorous can do this job as well and be "passionate"

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@patricktakai5404

2y↑5

In all critical situations, particularly those that are timebound, everyone is compelled to make a choice based on as much as can be discerned at that particular moment right up to the point where the choice must be made. Inaction is as much an active choice as actually moving to change the course of an unfolding event. So if you're there and you see there's a problem, and you have options that may or may not have a good outcome, you're in the pickle. I think the trouble is that very rarely can you be guaranteed that (a) your intervention was based on complete information, and (b) the outcome will be exactly the one you predicted. Unfortunately the intentions, actions and outcomes don't all have a unified happy ending much of the time.

@legarla2524

2y↑22

The whole discussion about Parker’s murder was very interesting because they were divided when it came to consent which I believed was an exonerating factor

@amandabaalikaa16

35w↑3

It's hard to imagine this is a video from 13 years ago! I love it! My heart even filled with an overwhelming affection for him! Could someone provide supplementary readings for this class?😍

@firojmnalam6121

2y↑5

STYLE ❤️❤️❤️ These books an informal interactive -style throughout, which we hope, the students will find appealing and easy to understand. The reader is taken step -by -step,clearly and methodically from one chapter to another,so that the learning of Science becomes an enjoyable experience. The important definitions and statements are set in bold letters for added emphasis and convenience during revision. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 SYMBOLS OF SOME ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS?👍👍👍👍👍

@xxmazenfighterxx_6292

44w↑2

There are some points that I wish were discussed in the second part of the video like how the act itself was something primal and we could view it as animalistic even. What I mean by that is the process of survival of the fittest. There are also other things that could have been discussed but I understand they have to fit in a time frame and that's just too bad. Overall a great lecture! 10/10

@davidmichaelspence1013

3y↑1.9K

I took this course when i was a Harvard College student in 1983-87. The best course i ever took. We studied, understood & critiqued a philosopher each week. A real shame he left Harvard and went to Columbia. Aristotle, Hobbes, Kant, Bentham, Locke... we studied them all.

@Vishal-lo5px

3y↑6

How can I join it?? How much it costs?

@Hanking-Yo-Schrader

3y↑82

@@Vishal-lo5px Well, if this is an undergraduate class, cost should not be any of worries. What you should worry about is getting admitted to Harvard. Harvard is very selective with an acceptance rate below 4%. But, if it's a master's class, then you probably need to worry about both: the cost and the admission. The tuition cost alone could be anywhere around $40,000/year (that's a minimum).

@mohammadhussainsherzad3619

3y↑25

There are many dimensions to these questions to be answered and it would take pages to respond. The first dimension is the intrinsic value of life, the second is the control over the intrinsic value of life, the third is the immediate Purpose of the act, the fourth is the meaning and quality of life itself, the fifth is intentions and diversions from intentions.
Although the examples are amazing to brainstorm and build discourse, the warnings alone are not sufficient. There needs to be clear understanding of the subject matter and guidelines. Because unanswered questions can find path in any directions.

@bma1955alimarber

3y↑3

@@mohammadhussainsherzad3619
Yes. There are many unanswered questions about this subject. I found help in the theory of the foundations of ethic
By Immanuel Kant
Ali berrada. Marrakech, Morocco

@user-zx1cm1ks5x

3y↑2

What? He is in Columbia now? Really? Plz anyone answer me

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@tellyourstory6573

2y↑11

It's really amazing lecture I wish I could be his student just love the way he explains

@ry9348

2y↑9

This was interesting. Really had me thinking. Many can give their opinions and debate what is morally wrong or what one would do, but unless one is stuck in these situations, one wouldn't know for sure what one would do. When speaking in reference to sacrificing one to save a few. (Regarding the cannibalism.) It becomes complicated. I am not a fan of cannibalism and do see that as morally wrong, but I can understand the situation, if one were to be stuck with no food for a long period of time. It could turn anyone to cannibalism to survive. No matter how mentally sane the individual is, one could do things that could be considered mentally questionable. When someone is undergoing trauma it will affect anyone. Has anyone seen Tom Hanks Cast away movie? Even his mental health deteriorated. When trying to survive, it will come down to how much one wants to survive. Let's say one doesn't want to turn to sacrificing another, what if you are the one that gets sacrificed? When stuck in a situation where one hasn't eaten in a long length of time, it is bound to affect an individuals reasoning, and the need for survival. A part of human nature is self-preservation. Even when in less problematic situations, individuals turn to self-preservation. Has anyone seen the Saw series? A group of individuals are stuck in unfortunate circumstances and they would eventually turn on each other. That is human nature. One can say what is right and what is wrong, but until one is stuck in that circumstance, one wouldn't really know. 🤔 🧐

@tahneetran1471

37w

H… if I were (ie. younger smaller sailor) and trying to survive I would hope to be stuck in a situation ship with someone who would not even think cannibalism than with someone who thinks “You got to do what you got to do”.

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@sushreesangitadey3952

46w

Immensely grateful to professor ,who gave wonderful clarification on philosophy 🙂,

@timcoady7095

2y↑28

Schooling in the University can be very demanding, student often face a lot of problems trying to balance their college life of study and other activities they might engage in, I can tell very much from my time as a student. Faced with a lot of challenges and stress as a result, most student lack in lots of ways and more financial as the cost of education keeps rising. Glad over the past few years, I have helped a lot of undergraduate by exposing them to good financial routes to help maintain their financial situation while in school.

@kimwucheng6587

2y↑8

That’s nice of you, I remembered my days back in university of Columbus I was faced with lots of students loan. Which set me back a lot on debt even after been a graduate.

@stacyandrews5468

2y↑2

It’s a very sad feeling, it messed up my grades back then.

@youngwolf2526

2y↑4

I find myself in this very same situation, I have resulted to seeking part time employment. But it’s not easy and I try, how do you assist undergraduates maybe and advice would be very helpful.

@hanshkumar2764

Still paying for my student loan.

@lorienwhite1087

2y↑3

It took me sixteen months before I was able to clear my student loan debts, I had to work extra hours. Glad it worth it, I just landed a new job with Microsoft.

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@cttaylor01

49w↑7

His transition from hypothetical to principal was so smooth. He didnt shame the kid or make him look dumb, in fact he admitted it was a great idea, while still firmly pointing out the kid "missed" the point.

@CHANGUTHAKUR

45w↑1

And don't stand too close to the edge 😂😂😂

@lorderik237

8y↑7K

I just came here to quickly see what a Harvard lecture looked like, but I ended up watching the entire thing. Awesome video.

@AkashKumar-iq8wg

7y↑94

lorderik237 is this a regular class? I mean not a special seminar but a regular fucking class. geez it's huge

@montythibault2103

7y↑139

Generally at these sorts of universities you have large courses in the first year or two of your studies and more specialized courses in the upper years. This is Harvard's largest lecture all nonetheless.

@user-bi6fg9iy6o

7y↑14

Recommend to watch till the end!!!

@chldcnslr

7y↑4

Same here 😊

@laan484

7y↑3

exactly :D

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@abdur-rahmansyed2915

1y↑21

I took this course in 1995 or 1996 as an undergrad. I remember the trolley problem and being the only one in the lecture hall who didn't want to switch tracks.

@anjalimakeover3497

1y↑1

And what was your reasoning?

@pro-socialsociopath769

32w

@@anjalimakeover3497 Because this man believes in FATE 😎

@avivastudios2311

1y↑14

"That's a great idea, except for the fact that you just wrecked the philosophical point."

This was more entertaining than it had any right to be. I think I've watched this at least 4 times now. That proffessor is brilliant.

@myrtillesm3532

1y↑1

Thanks a lot for this talk teaching. It reminds me of a professional corporation that would let a patient demolished and unhelped in order to protect their reputation and that of their members at the detriment of the truth and justice.

@xi6107

24w

Omg this changed my point of view. I didn't expect that university lectures would be such fun to watch. I can't stop watching his lectures.

@evviemoore5166

3y↑1.7K

About 7 years ago when I lived down the street from Harvard, Professor Sandel was still teaching this course and the public could sit in on all the lectures -- just walk into Sanders Theater and take a seat. It was especially fascinating because you got to hear so many different questions from the students, and thus learned so much even after watching all the lectures here on YouTube. At the end of class you could get in line to meet him - he always took the time to chat with anyone who wanted to meet him.

@happy1288

3y↑51

wow! He sounds like a very good and passionate teacher

@clementinephokela7631

3y↑11

Wow that's so cool

@joselynleon3705

3y↑7

So cool!

@WhiteUnicorn82

Soak all ✓

@jakekilemade3313

3y↑2

Incredible

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@tahiryamin

34w↑1

Randomly picked this video and watched the whole video without getting bored. Very interesting lectures. Thank you Harvard.

@abdirahiimmohamed8449

33w↑1

After 14 years, this professor made me really get in touch and love philosophy. I'm a political science student keen in political thoughts

@KB-bx9ui

1y↑3

Also, would you choose what should happen before the possibility of going crazy from lack of survival needs hinders judgement? The survivors (and/or murderers) could have made any story up about what truly happened...it could very well have been for some other reason/s. Could the act itself be considered punishment enough? Or should some partial (jail time etc) or permanent (murdering them for murder) punishment be decided?

@chen8427

2y↑3

Great video:) what an amazing professor

@thisguyfks9250

1y↑1

I really love that lady’s opinion about their mentality. It made me rethink how harsh I was with the three survivors.

@TheMarcelism

6y↑710

I love the fact that the professor acknowledged the student's alternative answer was great, accepting the fact that the example is flawed, but still getting back to the main idea nevertheless. That's superb teaching right there.

@JohnPedder

5y↑6

Did you love it when he made a comment to the student that caused all the other students to erupt in laughter?

@ThatGlobalDesi

4y↑21

Anama that’s what I was thinking!! And the fact that he doesn’t dismiss any of their opinions- this is also the brilliance of the American education system that encourages thinking, stating your opinions. I know because I was lucky to grow up in it, have even experienced so in public schools

@user-fe6ei2bu2o

3y↑11

Because he teaches philosophy, and that’s what is depend on!; that every answer can be the right answer, and every answer worth thinking of.

@lennon4116

3y↑4

@@user-fe6ei2bu2o exactly. Everyone here is acting like college still doesn’t suck. Philosophy is a whole different way or thinking. You never really “learn” much.

@WordsofHarmony

@@JohnPedder didnt love it, but ideas that are out in the open are subject to critique.

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@gatotprog

22w

What an engaging professor! I like the way he started the lecture with a story and discussed with the students. He then called by their name

@SatYouTube

1y↑1

Excellent series. Education Quality of the highest order.

@jawadaltaf986

33w

State of the art teaching skills. I wish I could have watched those 14 years ago.

@AdamGentry211

1y↑2

Very impressive and well-written.

@farajalusokeemmanuel646

1y↑34

It's really sound good.
The justice remains the first important thing to do according to a situation.
People must be away with they to-do.

@koenifyy

2y↑4.4K

This is the class we all really needed.

@bluebggaming3447

2y↑7

@Fluentss

2y↑42

@@bluebggaming3447 You need roblox class bro

@davidsilverfield835

2y↑6

Agreed

@stonks9949

2y↑7

what is a fortnite ytber doing here

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@LumenPsycho

2y↑3

@academicannie5413

2y↑6

What a wonderful, engaging lecture.

@alexandrasfetcu5963

32w↑1

This man made me miss college. I miss being so fascinated with someone’s speech

@JudyFayLondon

22w↑2

This is the third time I watch this video. He's is a fantastic professor.

@constructenglish1

50w↑1

What an incredible professor!

@ManilaStyleAdvocate

3y↑593

I really love a professor who appreciates every answer whether it's a good or a bad answer.

@lennon4116

3y↑7

Philosophy for you

@robyn109

3y↑53

no such thing as a ‘good’ or ‘bad’ answer in discussing such abstract philosophy

@jameswan4142

3y↑5

the word 'good' or 'bad' is questionable. I rather use the word 'logic'.

@miamimiami7415

3y↑2

@@robyn109 There are correct ways to reason and incorrect ways to reason. But, sure, since most of the assumptions that people start from cannot be proven in moral philosophy, there are no provable correct or incorrect moral judgements.

@KQJ_Diya007

3y↑1

Agreed!

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@MainulWasTaken

31w

This lecture made me fall in love to philosophy much more
Wish I had a mentor like him

@johngentley5015

46w↑1

The difference between the choice whether to switch tracks to kill 1 person instead of 5 and pushing 1 person over to save 5 people, is that the first one is asking you: “How many will you kill,” and the second is “Will you kill or not?”

@unknownadpenetrationamateu4488

1y↑1

I like this kind of teachers that makes the lecture more active ..that helps maintaining the main ideas of the lecture

@RM-ji6bf

After watching these several scenarios, I was very impressed with the scenarios brought forth by the professor. I also enjoyed hearing the students responses to the scenarios. I would like to comment on the first scenario regarding the trolly car. Knowing the car was headed toward five workers who will die vs the one to the side, I argue going with the majority of the students and choose to maneuver the car toward the one worker. The idea of sparing five lives vs one seems “better.” Personally, in an instant decide for the one and do my best to try to warn the person to get out of the way. The second scenario of being a bystander and actively “pushing” the man over the ledge to save the workers and the trolly car seems worse. The first thought that came to mind was, what if I actively pushed someone with the intention of saving lives, but it failed to do so? Now I just committed murder and the others died regardless. My second thought was, what if someone tried to push me? Who decides which life is more valuable? These scenarios are made to make us think about nearly impossible scenarios to question the ethics behind it. The scenario with the organ transplant seemed more of a possibility, until the professor asked about murdering someone healthy to save the other five. Of course, none of these scenarios would fly in court. Second, doctors take an oath to do no harm, so it goes against everything a doctor believes. As a medical student myself, we often get asked these similar questions for our training, but in a classroom the “obvious answer” gets changed to another “what if” scenario. The reality is, there are many moving parts, and many times these decisions do not have to be made alone. There are ethics committees in place and the law to try to decide what the right thing to do is.

@aysoodaagh3167

3y↑1.2K

Yeah, this is how a regular Harvard lecture sounds like and Imagine having these kinds of lectures during your academic life every session! That's a big deal!

@rockthemoon29

3y↑6

are you a harvard student?wow

@david-th225

3y↑11

Writing a "huge big deal" is a tautology. I hope that if you are studying at University ( which I highly doubt ) that you can avoid such basic eye-wateringly poor English

@aysoodaagh3167

3y↑113

@@david-th225 thank you for your alteration. I appreciate it.
First)English is not my native language. I'm just a middle eastern trying to learn multiple languages.
Second) I'm only 15 and I do not go to university.

@puneettripathi740

3y↑113

@@david-th225 is language only skill that decides the level of knowledge a person has ?

@EmmeCho

3y↑60

@@david-th225 wow. You may be intelligent enough (which does not seem like it, based on your action) to say such things but that kind of comment about someone’s value is very arrogant of yours.

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@user-vf7qm8bi5o

1y↑1

The weight of each person's life is not different, but I think five people's lives are more important than one person's. If you can save five lives at the expense of one person, I think that sacrifice is valuable.

@anil69jain

22w

Michael Sandel is amazing the way he brings out his points so lucidly and evoking that debate-led learning. It was a privilege to watch!

@unitedstatesalex

2y↑2

Я из России, я всегда начинаю свой курс по Теории государства и права, с Дела Спелеологов Лона Фуллера, чтобы заинтересовать студентов. Блестящая лекция, Сократовский метод в действии! Браво Профессор!

@Amos_Gur

42w↑1

First, I enjoy very much from the teacher, the lesson and the very brave students to take part in the big discussion.

Second, I think that all the answers were based on social perception, but I think that it should be based on personal perception, and then the automatic question is, "If I have the authority to take another's life" now after that, any situation that comes before me dependent on that. think about that. wrong or right ?!

@rosemayormita7192

3y↑947

Hearing lectures like this for free is just of the things that the internet offers. Thank you! 😍

@T.Yen1557

3y↑18

Can ya imagine paying for this class LMAOOO

@sergiocasillas6757

2y↑2

@@halfvolley11 cool

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@user-zp1pf5qz8b

1y↑2

He is the teacher we always need

@troyalcorn1184

2y↑9

Morality is something that needs to be respected before it can be talked about in my eyes. I am glad to see this conversation happening and hope to see it continue.
Honesty is the only issue for me.
Nothing exists if there isn't a foundational place to come from.
IDK how to define what is a foundational place to come from.
Mine is good and yours is....
There is no proper answer in this world the way the world has defined it.
I am me and 1 part of the world
Respect for truth helps but do you trust truth? I do think people want the truth but they don't trust being given the truth.

@y.chowan3243

52w↑1

His lecture is very courageous for me and is the best lecture I have ever known.If someone has who know the justice name (please tell me)

@davalaswapna9007

2y↑1

In the educational field, students are also having luck and unlucky. So proved not only people who work hard are successful but those who have luck like having been taught by brave professors also are more successful than any other .

@jocelynyellowhorse4947

1y↑1

You don't think about it. Your instant reaction is your best action. In this circumstance, the situation calls for a 'non-plan-of- action' reaction/action.

@anahi_naya_ledesma

3y↑2K

In philosophy, there are no wrong answers. Just interesting questions.

@mmachuenemaloba5594

3y↑36

This is overrated.

@brucellowayne4853

3y↑64

Try a degree or something and you'll find there's plenty about which you can be wrong. There are inference rules, definitions, and principles to learn. Yes, I agree, philosophy is essentially critical - but this means a statement such as "there are no right answers" is true also.

@SamuelJalalian

3y↑21

if that was the case, why would anyone do philosophy at all? What would be the point if there are no wrong answers?

@Widad.A

3y↑7

@@SamuelJalalian Just read arendt’s essay on the banality of evil, you’ll understand why philosophy is necessary even now

@churchie-yt1kc

3y↑11

Half way through the video im glad God exists who gives us morals and hope.

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@JaCobSTfleur

37w

Philosophy is still beautiful, if pursued, in it’s entirety if you can articulate it to the masses for the betterment of humanity or one person, and know in one’s self what you must do to maintain the life you please whilst maintaining hope and love for all

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