Thursday 2 July 2009

Radio 4: The Reith Lectures - A New Politics of the Common Good














"An inspiring lecture by Professor Sandel calling for a new moral and spiritual dialogue in politics. He poses thoughtful challenges to the prevailing culture of 'market mimicking governance' and explores the idea of the common good to be found in strong public services and through their development the positive effect they have on social justice. Fighting poverty is not just about redistributing economic wealth but also addressing issues of equality and social exclusion. Could there be a new breed of Politicians who could put their own self interest to one side and fight for those who are stranded on the edges of our consumerist society?"

"A good way to spend half an hour of your time http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00729d9"

(Thanks Jo)