The idea of fundamental human rights, including the right to live, be free, and own property, has been present since before the creation of governments and laws, existing in the natural state of humanity.
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2. Putting a Price Tag on Life/How to Measure Pleasure
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3. Free to Choose/Who Owns Me?
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4. The Land is My Land/Consenting Adults
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5. Hired Guns?/For Sale: Motherhood
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6. Mind Your Motive/The Supreme Principle of Morality
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7. A Lesson In Lying/A Deal Is A Deal
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8. What's A Fair Start?/What Do We Deserve?
Aired: Nov 1, 2009In the next episode, Michael Sandel explores the idea of fairness in contempo...
9. Arguing Affirmative Action/What's The Purpose?
Aired: Nov 8, 2009The next episode delves into the complexities of affirmative action, examinin...
10. The Good Citizen/ Freedom Vs. Fit
Aired: Nov 15, 2009In the next episode, Aristotle's vision of the ideal life is explored, emphas...
11. The Claims Of Community/Where Our Loyaty Lies
Aired: Nov 22, 2009The next episode delves into the delicate balance between personal and commun...
12. Debating Same-Sex Marriage/The Good Life
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