Self-government for a modern age Michael J. Sandel is the Anne T. and Robert M. Bass Professor of Government at Harvard University, where he has taught political philosophy since 1980.

1. In this video, Sandel discusses self-governance in the modern age. What are the challenges to self-governance that Sandel identifies? Do you agree with his assessment? Why or why not?

2. If correct, what would Sandel’s arguments suggest is a national, state, or local government’s purpose?

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