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Why Vote?

The Public Philosopher Series 3
Episode 2 of 3

Michael Sandel hosts a discussion about voting, with an audience at the London School of Economics and Political Science.

Should it be compulsory to vote? Should we fine people who don't vote? Should we pay people to vote? This is the week that the UK goes to the polls - amid ongoing concerns about the level of democratic participation. In this edition of The Public Philosopher, Harvard professor Michael Sandel hosts a discussion about voting, with an audience at the London School of Economics and Political Science.

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  • The Public Philosopher

    Political philosopher Michael Sandel examines the thinking behind a current controversy.