During the Civil War, men drafted into war had the option of hiring substitutes to fight in their place. Many students say they find that policy unjust, arguing that it is unfair to allow the affluent to avoid serving and risking their lives by paying less privileged citizens to fight in their place. Is today’s voluntary army open to the same objection?
Professor Sandel examines the principle of free-market exchange as it relates to reproductive rights. Students debate the nature of informed consent, the morality of selling a human life, and the meaning of maternal rights.
Title | Justice - Season 1 Episode 5 Hired Guns?/For Sale: Motherhood |
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Year | 2009 |
Genre | Documentary |
Country | |
Studio | PBS, EBS 1 |
Cast | Michael Sandel |
Crew | David Paterson (Producer), Michael Sandel (Writer), Brigid Sullivan (Executive Producer), Loen Kelley (Producer) |
Alternative Titles | 정의란 무엇인가, Justice With Michael Sandel, Harvard University's Justice with Michael Sandel, Justice: What's the Right Thing to Do? |
Keyword | harvard university, justice, moral dilemma, college courses |
First Air Date | Sep 13, 2009 |
Last Air date | Nov 29, 2009 |
Season | 1 Season |
Episode | 12 Episode |
Runtime | 30:14 minutes |
Quality | HD |
IMDb: | 10.00/ 10 by 1.00 users |
Popularity | 2.83 |
Language | English |