Political philosopher

Michael Sandel

An American political philosopher, Sandel is one of the leading exponents of communitarianism, criticizing procedural liberalism and holding that justice, virtue, and the common good arise from community bonds.

1953–
Portrait: Michael Sandel
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Profile across the 12 axes

How Michael Sandel positions on each of the 12 political dimensions measured by 12 Axes.

Structure

Leaning - Federal
Federal 66%
Unitary 34%

Representation

Strong - Democracy
Democracy 83%
Autocracy 18%

Power

Balanced
Security 44%
Liberty 56%

Immigration

Leaning - Multiculturalism
Assimilation 40%
Multiculturalism 60%

Diplomacy

Leaning - Pacifist
Militarist 33%
Pacifist 68%

Intervention

Leaning - Non-interventionist
Non-interventionist 66%
Nationalist 34%

Economy

Leaning - Public
Public 70%
Private 30%

Control

Leaning - Planning
Planning 70%
Free market 30%

Trade

Leaning - Protectionism
Protectionism 66%
Globalism 34%

Religion

Leaning - Religious
Irreligious 40%
Religious 60%

Morality

Leaning - Progressive
Progressive 58%
Traditionalist 43%

Technology

Leaning - Biology
Technology 33%
Biology 68%

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