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Episodes
Sport and genetic enhancement
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How far should athletes go in pursuit of the podium? Ethics Bites asked Michael Sandel about sport and genetic enhancement Read more : Sport and genetic enhancement
Free speech
BBC
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 Read more : 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? Read more : 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 Read more : 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 Read more : The family
Copyright
Production team
One person’s inspiration is another’s plagiarism. Richard Posner guides us through the world of copyright Read more : 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. Read more : 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 Read more : Business ethics
Organ transplants
BBC
I need money. He needs a kidney. It should be win-win. Is there a case for allowing paid organ transplants? Read more : 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. Read more : 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 Read more : 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... Read more : 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? Read more : The right to have babies
Human use of animals
BBC
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... Read more : Human use of animals
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