Ethics Bites explores the question of how easy it is to identify the right thing. You can listen to the complete series online:
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Sport and genetic enhancement
Listen now to access more details of Sport and genetic enhancementHow far should athletes go in pursuit of the podium? Can you build yourself up while protecting your ethics?
Level: 1 Introductory
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Free speech
Listen now to access more details of Free speechIt’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
Level: 1 Introductory
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Why should we care about climate change?
Listen now to access more details of 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?
Level: 1 Introductory
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Art, censorship and morality
Listen now to access more details of Art, censorship and moralityShould artists have complete freedom? Or should we limit what they say and how they say it? Discover the dilemmas of art, censorship and morality.
Level: 1 Introductory
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The family
Listen now to access more details of The familyThe modern family takes many different forms. But what works best? Brenda Almond gives her perspective on the family
Level: 1 Introductory
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Copyright
Listen now to access more details of CopyrightOne person’s inspiration is another’s plagiarism. Richard Posner guides us through the world of copyright
Level: 1 Introductory
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Sex and perversion
Listen now to access more details of Sex and perversionWhen does sex bring fulfillment and when is it hollow? What distinguishes us from animals? Roger Scruton talks about sex and perversion.
Level: 1 Introductory
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Business ethics
Listen now to access more details of Business ethicsShould companies consider anything but their shareholders? What can they learn from philosophy? Discover business ethics
Level: 1 Introductory
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Organ transplants
Listen now to access more details of Organ transplantsI need money. He needs a kidney. It should be win-win. Is there a case for allowing paid organ transplants?
Level: 1 Introductory
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What's wrong with killing?
Listen now to access more details of 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.
Level: 1 Introductory
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Blame and historic injustice
Listen now to access more details of Blame and historic injusticeHow should we judge slave owners? Were they innocent or guilty? Miranda Fricker talks about blame and historic injustice
Level: 1 Introductory
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Trolleys, killing and the doctrine of double effect
Listen now to access more details of Trolleys, killing and the doctrine of double effectWould 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.
Level: 1 Introductory
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The right to have babies
Listen now to access more details of The right to have babiesAs IVF technology has developed, so have ethical questions surrounding its use have grown. Does everyone have the right to have babies?
Level: 1 Introductory
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Human use of animals
Listen now to access more details of Human use of animalsPeter 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
Level: 1 Introductory
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As I know Ethics Bites is a fascinating and absorbing series of interviews covering topics such as animal rights, euthanasia, censorship and Ethics Bites is a fascinating and absorbing series of interviews covering topics such as animal rights, euthanasia, censorship and fertility treatment.