Ethics Bites explores the question of how easy it is to identify the right thing. You can listen to the complete series online:
Episodes
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Sport and genetic enhancement
How far should athletes go in pursuit of the podium? Can you build yourself up while protecting your ethics?
Listen nowSport and genetic enhancementLevel: 1 Introductory
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Free speech
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 nowFree speechLevel: 1 Introductory
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Why should we care about climate change?
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 nowWhy should we care about climate change?Level: 1 Introductory
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Art, censorship and morality
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 nowArt, censorship and moralityLevel: 1 Introductory
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The family
The modern family takes many different forms. But what works best? Brenda Almond gives her perspective on the family
Listen nowThe familyLevel: 1 Introductory
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Copyright
One person’s inspiration is another’s plagiarism. Richard Posner guides us through the world of copyright
Listen nowCopyrightLevel: 1 Introductory
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Sex and perversion
When does sex bring fulfillment and when is it hollow? What distinguishes us from animals? Roger Scruton talks about sex and perversion.
Listen nowSex and perversionLevel: 1 Introductory
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Business ethics
Should companies consider anything but their shareholders? What can they learn from philosophy? Discover business ethics
Listen nowBusiness ethicsLevel: 1 Introductory
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Organ transplants
I need money. He needs a kidney. It should be win-win. Is there a case for allowing paid organ transplants?
Listen nowOrgan transplantsLevel: 1 Introductory
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What's wrong with killing?
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 nowWhat's wrong with killing?Level: 1 Introductory
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Blame and historic injustice
How should we judge slave owners? Were they innocent or guilty? Miranda Fricker talks about blame and historic injustice
Listen nowBlame and historic injusticeLevel: 1 Introductory
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Trolleys, killing and the doctrine of double effect
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 effect.
Listen nowTrolleys, killing and the doctrine of double effectLevel: 1 Introductory
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The right to have babies
As IVF technology has developed, so have ethical questions surrounding its use have grown. Does everyone have the right to have babies?
Listen nowThe right to have babiesLevel: 1 Introductory
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Human use of animals
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 of animals
Listen nowHuman use of animalsLevel: 1 Introductory
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