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The lost art of democratic debate - Michael Sandel

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Democracy thrives on civil debate, Michael Sandel says -- but we're shamefully out of practice. He leads a fun refresher, with TEDsters sparring over a recent Supreme Court case (PGA Tour, Inc. v. Martin) whose outcome reveals the critical ingredient in justice.

In what ways do you think engaging with the moral convictions of individuals in the political arena can lead to restoring the art of democratic argument?

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