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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.

Superhuman

How far should athletes go in pursuit of the podium? Ethics Bites asked Michael Sandel about sport and genetic enhancement.

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?

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.