Justice: What's The Right Thing To Do? Hired Guns?
Episode 5 - During the US Civil War, men drafted into war had the option paying less privileged citizens to fight in their place. This leads to a debate about war and conscription. Is today's voluntary army open to the same objection?
Harvard University professor and author Michael Sandel invites viewers to think critically about the fundamental questions of justice, equality, democracy, and citizenship. Tonight:
Primary Title
- Justice: What's The Right Thing To Do?
Episode Title
- Hired Guns?
Date Broadcast
- Monday 4 April 2011
Start Time
- 21 : 10
Finish Time
- 22 : 00
Duration
- 50:00
Series
- 1
Episode
- 5
Channel
- TVNZ 7
Broadcaster
- Television New Zealand
Programme Description
- Harvard University professor and author Michael Sandel invites viewers to think critically about the fundamental questions of justice, equality, democracy, and citizenship. Tonight:
Episode Description
- Episode 5 - During the US Civil War, men drafted into war had the option paying less privileged citizens to fight in their place. This leads to a debate about war and conscription. Is today's voluntary army open to the same objection?
Classification
- Unknown
Owning Collection
- Chapman Archive
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
Captioning Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Subjects
- Justice (Philosophy)
- Values
- Ethics
Genres
- Documentary
Hosts
- Michael Sandel (Presenter)
Contributors
- Brigid Sullivan (Executive Producer)
- David Paterson (Producer)
- Loen Kelley (Producer)
- WGBH-TV (Production Unit)
- Harvard University (Production Unit)
- American Public Television (Production Unit)
Subjects
- Justice (Philosophy)
- Values
- Ethics