Lectures tagged "Philanthropy"

What’s a Fair Start? / What Do We Deserve?
What’s a Fair Start? / What Do We Deserve?
Michael Sandel
November 1, 2009
00:55:06
Lecture Fifteen: "What's a Fair Start?" John Rawls applied his "veil of ignorance" theory to social and economic equality issues, as well as fair governance.
An Imperfect Offering: Humanitarian Action for the Twenty-First Century
James Orbinski
October 21, 2009
00:59:29
Physician and humanitarian James Orbinski discusses his new book, An Imperfect Offering: Humanitarian Action for the Twenty-First Century. During his medical school days, James Orbinski journeyed to Rwanda on a year-long research trip.
Mind Your Motive / The Supreme Principle of Morality
Michael Sandel
October 18, 2009
00:55:13
Lecture Eleven: "Mind Your Motive" Professor Sandel introduces Immanuel Kant -- one of the most challenging and difficult thinkers in his course. Kant believes we, as individuals, are sacred and the bearer of rights, but not because we own ourselves.
This Land is My Land / Consenting Adults
Michael Sandel
October 4, 2009
00:54:58
Lecture Seven: "This Land is My Land" John Locke is both a supporter and detractor from the theory of Libertarianism. Locke argues that in the "state of nature," before any political structure has been established, every human has certain natural rights to life, liberty -- and property.
The First Tycoon
T.J. Stiles
April 29, 2009
01:18:55
T.J. Stiles, author of The First Tycoon, discusses the life of 19th century railroad magnate, Cornelius Vanderbilt. Born humbly on Staten Island, an un-schooled fist fighter, he lived to earn the respect of New York's social elite and amassed one of the nation's first impossibly vast fortunes.
Maybe It's Not Just About the Money: Exploring the Real Crisis Facing the Arts
Ben Cameron
March 24, 2009
01:42:17
Ben Cameron, a longtime advocate of cultural participation at the national level, shares his views about the opportunities and challenges facing the arts industry.
Museum of Fine Arts in a Time of Transformation
Malcolm Rogers
February 5, 2009
01:06:09
Malcolm Rogers, Director of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, describes the MFA's extensive and visionary project, Building the New MFA.
Paula Kerger on the Future of PBS
Paula Kerger
December 2, 2008
00:48:59
PBS President Paula Kerger speaks to Public Broadcasting Atlanta's (PBA) Cornerstone Society supporters at the monthly Inside Edition event.