The Global Philosopher Broadcasts

Professor Michael Sandel explores the philosophical questions underlying some of the biggest issues of the moment with 60 participants from over 30 countries by streaming and recording the discussion using a state-of-the-art digital studio. The topics so far explored are listed below, including the latest debate on the subject of Free Speech:

• Should there be any limits to free speech?
• Do those on top deserve their success?
• Should the rich world pay for climate change?
• Should borders matter?

The Global Philosopher broadcasts

The Global Philosophy Facebook Club

Join the Facebook Club to explore, share and discuss the philosophical questions underlying some of the biggest issues of the moment.

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Professor Derek Matravers - Professor of Philosophy at The Open University

Derek Matravers is Professor of Philosophy who specialises in the philosophy of art, although he has recently started a project in justice and the philosophy of war. Derek is particularly interested in the fate of cultural heritage in war zones, and what we can do to protect it. HE have been at the Open University since 1994, and have written on many of the courses.

Derek enjoys working with the BBC, and has been an academic consultant on many series. He is particularly pleased to be working on the ‘Global Philosopher’, as it ties into his interests in thinking about how philosophy can make the world a better place.

Find out more about Derek Matravers