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Practical ethics
How do you decide when to give fertility treatment, or when to go to war? The answer lies in practical ethics.
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Episodes
A new episode is released each week during the run of the 14-part series.
Permission to speak
It’s not just what you say, it’s about why you say it and why your audience is listening. Sounds complicated? Learn more about free speech.
Living in the here and now
Should care about the future generations who’ll be affected by climate change?
Freedom of expression
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.
The Family
The modern family takes many different forms. But what works best? Brenda Almond gives her perspective on the family.
Copyright
One person’s inspiration is another’s plagiarism. Richard Posner guides us through the world of copyright.
The meaning of sex
When does sex bring fulfilment and when is it hollow? What are the limits of sexual expression? Roger Scruton talks about sex and perversion.
Business Ethics
Should companies consider anything but their shareholders? What can they learn from philosophy? Discover business ethics.
Kidney bingoes?
I need money. He needs a kidney. It should be win-win. Is there a case for allowing paid organ transplants?
What's Wrong With Killing?
Is it ok to wage war? Is it ok to defend yourself against an attacking army? We ask Richard Norman what’s wrong with killing?
Superhuman
How far should athletes go in pursuit of the podium? Ethics Bites asked Michael Sandel about sport and genetic enhancement.
A different time and place
How should we judge slave owners? Were they innocent or guilty? Miranda Fricker talks about blame and historic injustice.
Death on the rails
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.
Starting a family
IVF develops, bringing new ethical dilemmas. Does everyone have the right to have babies?
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.
