Is killing sometimes morally required? Is the free market fair? It issometimes wrong to tell the truth? What is justice, and what does itmean? These and other questions are at the heart of Michael Sandel'sJustice. Considering the role of justice in our society and our lives,he reveals how an understanding of philosophy can help to make sense ofpolitics, religion, morality - and our own convictions. Breaking downhotly contested issues, from abortion, euthanasia and same-sex marriage,to patriotism, dissent and affirmative action, Sandel shows how thebiggest questions in our civiv life can be broken down and illuminatedthrough reasoned debate. Justice promises to take readers - of all agesand political persuasions - on an exhilarating journey to confrontcontroversies in a fresh and enlightening way.