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The Global Philosopher: Should the Rich World Pay for Climate Change?

The Global Philosopher: Should the Rich World Pay for Climate Change?

FromThe Public Philosopher


The Global Philosopher: Should the Rich World Pay for Climate Change?

FromThe Public Philosopher

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Length:
42 minutes
Released:
Jul 28, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Sixty people from thirty countries join Michael Sandel in a digital studio at Harvard to discuss the philosophical issues underlying the world's response to climate change.



The developed world has caused climate change, belting out greenhouse gases as it became rich (at least, most people think so). But the developing world – huge and growing economies like India and China – is increasingly a big part of the problem.



So who should pay to fix the mess? Is it fair to penalise the developing world as it strives to catch up? Is it acceptable that rich countries be allowed to buy credits, giving them permission to pollute? And is it time to re-think our material aspirations?



Audience producer: Louise Coletta

Producer: David Edmonds

Executive Producer: Richard Knight
Released:
Jul 28, 2016
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (16)

Harvard political philosopher Michael Sandel examines the thinking behind a current controversy.