Ethics Bites podcast: The full series
David Edmonds and Nigel Warburton go in search of answers to the...
David Edmonds and Nigel Warburton go in search of answers to the big ethical questions in this absorbing 14-part podcast.
- Duration: 5 mins
- Published on: Monday 28th January 2008
- Introductory Level
- Posted under: Philosophy
Episodes
Sport and genetic enhancement
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How far should athletes go in pursuit of the podium? Can you build yourself up while protecting your ethics? Listen now: Sport and genetic enhancement
Free speech
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It’s not just what you say, it’s why you say it and why your audience is listening. Sounds complicated? Learn more about free speech Listen now: Free speech
Climate Change
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Why should we care about the future generations who’ll be affected by global warming? Should the West shoulder the responsibility for tackling climate change? Listen now: Climate Change
Art, censorship and morality
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Should artists have complete freedom? Or should we limit what they say and how they say it? Discover the dilemmas of art, censorship and morality. Listen now: Art, censorship and morality
The family
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The modern family takes many different forms. But what works best? Brenda Almond gives her perspective on the family Listen now: The family
Copyright
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One person’s inspiration is another’s plagiarism. Richard Posner guides us through the world of copyright Listen now: Copyright
Sex and perversion
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When does sex bring fulfillment and when is it hollow? What distinguishes us from animals? Roger Scruton talks about sex and perversion. Listen now: Sex and perversion
Business ethics
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Should companies consider anything but their shareholders? What can they learn from philosophy? Discover business ethics Listen now: Business ethics
Organ transplants
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I need money. He needs a kidney. It should be win-win. Is there a case for allowing paid organ transplants? Listen now: Organ transplants
What's wrong with killing?
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Is it ok to wage war? Is it ok to defend yourself against an attacking army? Ethics Bites asks if it's always wrong to kill. Listen now: What's wrong with killing?
Blame and historic injustice
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How should we judge slave owners? Were they innocent or guilty? Miranda Fricker talks about blame and historic injustice Listen now: Blame and historic injustice
Trolleys, killing and the doctrine of double effect
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Would you let someone die, to save five others? Would you kill someone to save five others? Explore trolleys, killing and the doctrine of double... Listen now: Trolleys, killing and the doctrine of double effect
The right to have babies
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As IVF technology has developed, so have ethical questions surrounding its use have grown. Does everyone have the right to have babies? Listen now: The right to have babies
Human use of animals
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Peter Singer, possibly the most famous philosopher in the world, sparked the birth of the animal rights movement. Discover his take on the human use... Listen now: Human use of animals
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Originally published: Monday, 28th January 2008
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Last updated on: Wednesday, 13th February 2008
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