St Cross Uehiro Lecture - The Tyranny of Merit: Why are we so polarized, and what can be done about it?
Professor Michael Sandel teaches political philosophy at Harvard University. His books on justice, democracy, ethics, and markets, have been translated into more than 30 languages. He has been described as “a rock star moralist” (Newsweek) and “the world’s most influential living philosopher.” (New Statesman)

Professor Sandel’s books include The Tyranny of Merit; What Money Can’t Buy; Justice: What’s the Right Thing to Do?; The Case Against Perfection: Ethics in the Age of Genetic Engineering; and Democracy’s Discontent: A New Edition for Our Perilous Times. Sandel’s free online course “Justice” has been viewed by tens of millions. His BBC series “The Global Philosopher” explores the ethical issues lying behind the headlines with participants from around the world.

Professor Sandel has been a visiting professor at the Sorbonne, delivered the Tanner Lectures on Human Values at Oxford, served on the US President’s Council on Bioethics, and is member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. His lectures have packed such venues as St. Paul’s Cathedral (London), the Sydney Opera House (Australia), and an outdoor stadium in Seoul (S. Korea), where 14,000 people came to hear him speak.

The lecture will be followed by a drinks reception and all are welcome!
Date: 28 May 2025, 17:30
Venue: St Cross College, St Giles OX1 3LZ
Venue Details: St Cross Hall
Speaker: Professor Michael Sandel (Harvard University)
Organising department: St Cross College
Organiser: St Cross College
Organiser contact email address: development@stx.ox.ac.uk
Host: St Cross College
Booking required?: Required
Booking url: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/st-cross-uehiro-lecture-tickets-1328377235069?aff=oddtdtcreator
Cost: Free
Audience: Public
Editor: James Brazier