Public Forum
Division and Renewal: An Evening with Michael Sandel
August 10, 2026
Venue The Delacorte Theater
American society has rarely been more polarized. How did we reach this moment of crisis, and what can any of us do to repair what has been broken? Michael Sandel, the Harvard professor and globally acclaimed “rock-star philosopher,” will return to The Delacorte Theater for a night of public philosophy, engaging an audience of New Yorkers—plus very special onstage guests—in a spirited conversation about meritocracy, dignity, and where we go from here.
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Reserve I Sections are $150 donation
Reserve II Sections are $75 donation
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