Ethics Bites - Audio
30 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 14 years ago - ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsEthics Bites is a fascinating and absorbing series of interviews covering topics such as animal rights, euthanasia, censorship and fertility treatment. The interviews are introduced by David Edmonds, while Open University philosopher and best-selling author, Nigel Warburton, puts the questions, rooting every subject in everyday dilemmas about how we should live. Many eminent academics have participated in this fourteen-part series such as a star trio of American-based professors, Michael Sandel, Thomas Scanlon and Peter Singer.
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Transcript -- Ethics Bites
March 08, 2010 03:02 - 18.3 KB application/pdfTranscript -- A short introduction to this album
Free Speech
May 13, 2008 22:17 - 17 minutes - 16 MBIt’s not just what you say, it’s why you say it and why your audience is listening. Tim Scanlon explains the intricacies of free speech. Find out more about Tim, and ethics, at www.open2.net/ethicsbites.
Transcript -- Free Speech
May 13, 2008 22:17 - 45.1 KB application/pdfTranscript -- It’s not just what you say, it’s why you say it and why your audience is listening. Tim Scanlon explains the intricacies of free speech. Find out more about Tim, and ethics, at www.open2.net/ethicsbites.
Climate Change
May 07, 2008 22:16 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBShould the West shoulder the responsibility for tackling global warming? James Garvey talks about the ethics of climate change. Find out more about James, and ethics, at www.open2.net/ethicsbites.
Transcript -- Climate Change
May 07, 2008 22:16 - 45.5 KB application/pdfTranscript -- Should the West shoulder the responsibility for tackling global warming? James Garvey talks about the ethics of climate change. Find out more about James, and ethics, at www.open2.net/ethicsbites.
Art, Censorship and Morality
April 30, 2008 22:15 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBShould artists have complete freedom? Or should we limit what they say and how they say it? Discover the dilemmas of art, censorship and morality with Matthew Kieran. Find out more about Matthew, morality, and ethics, at www.open2.net/ethicsbites.
Transcript -- Art, Censorship and Morality
April 30, 2008 22:15 - 39.1 KB application/pdfTranscript -- 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 with Matthew Kieran. Find out more about Matthew, morality, and ethics, at www.open2.net/ethicsbites.
The Family
April 23, 2008 22:14 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBThe modern family takes many different forms. But what works best? Brenda Almond gives her perspective on the family. Find out more about Brenda, and ethics, at www.open2.net/ethicsbites.
Transcript -- The Family
April 23, 2008 22:14 - 39.5 KB application/pdfTranscript -- The modern family takes many different forms. But what works best? Brenda Almond gives her perspective on the family. Find out more about Brenda, and ethics, at www.open2.net/ethicsbites.
Copyright
April 15, 2008 22:13 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBWhen is inspiration actually plagiarism? Richard Posner guides us through the world of copyright. Find out more about Richard, and ethics, at www.open2.net/ethicsbites.
Transcript -- Copyright
April 15, 2008 22:13 - 41.1 KB application/pdfTranscript -- When is inspiration actually plagiarism? Richard Posner guides us through the world of copyright. Find out more about Richard, and ethics, at www.open2.net/ethicsbites.
Sex and Perversion
April 08, 2008 22:12 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBWhen does sex bring fulfilment and when is it hollow? What are the limits of sexual expression? Roger Scruton talks about sex and perversion. Find out more about Roger, and ethics, at www.open2.net/ethicsbites.
Transcript -- Sex and Perversion
April 08, 2008 22:12 - 42.1 KB application/pdfTranscript -- When does sex bring fulfilment and when is it hollow? What are the limits of sexual expression? Roger Scruton talks about sex and perversion. Find out more about Roger, and ethics, at www.open2.net/ethicsbites.
Business Ethics
April 01, 2008 22:11 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBShould companies consider anything but their shareholders? Ethics bites talked to Alex Oliver about Business Ethics. Find out more about Alex, and ethics, at www.open2.net/ethicsbites.
Transcript -- Business Ethics
April 01, 2008 22:11 - 44.9 KB application/pdfTranscript -- Should companies consider anything but their shareholders? Ethics bites talked to Alex Oliver about Business Ethics. Find out more about Alex, and ethics, at www.open2.net/ethicsbites.
Organ Transplants
March 25, 2008 23:10 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBShould we allow people to make money from organ transplants? Ethics Bites talked to Janet Radcliffe Richards about the issue. Find out more about Janet, and organ transplants, at www.open2.net/ethicsbites.
Transcript -- Organ Transplants
March 25, 2008 23:10 - 41.1 KB application/pdfTranscript -- Should we allow people to make money from organ transplants? Ethics Bites talked to Janet Radcliffe Richards about the issue. Find out more about Janet, and organ transplants, at www.open2.net/ethicsbites.
What's Wrong With Killing?
March 18, 2008 23:09 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBIs it ok to wage war? Is it ok to defend yourself against an attacking army? We ask Richard Norman what's wrong with killing? Find out more about Richard, killing and ethics, at www.open2.net/ethicsbites.
Transcript -- What's Wrong With Killing?
March 18, 2008 23:09 - 45.5 KB application/pdfTranscript -- 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? Find out more about Richard, killing and ethics, at www.open2.net/ethicsbites.
Sport and Genetic Enhancement
March 11, 2008 23:08 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBHow far should athletes go in pursuit of the podium? Ethics Bites asked Michael Sandel about sport and genetic enhancement. Find out more about Michael, and ethics, at www.open2.net/ethicsbites.
Transcript -- Sport and Genetic Enhancement
March 11, 2008 23:08 - 41.4 KB application/pdfTranscript -- How far should athletes go in pursuit of the podium? Ethics Bites asked Michael Sandel about sport and genetic enhancement. Find out more about Michael, and ethics, at www.open2.net/ethicsbites.
Blame and Historic Injustice
March 04, 2008 23:07 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBHow should we judge slave owners? Were they innocent or guilty? Miranda Fricker talks about blame and historic injustice. Find out more about Miranda, and ethics, at www.open2.net/ethicsbites.
Transcript -- Blame and Historic Injustice
March 04, 2008 23:07 - 36.5 KB application/pdfTranscript -- How should we judge slave owners? Were they innocent or guilty? Miranda Fricker talks about blame and historic injustice. Find out more about Miranda, and ethics, at www.open2.net/ethicsbites.
Trolley's, Killing and the Doctrine of Double Effect
February 26, 2008 23:06 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBWould 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 with Michael Otsuka. Find out more about Michael, and ethics, at www.open2.net/ethicsbites.
Transcript -- Trolley's, Killing and the Doctrine of Double Effect
February 26, 2008 23:06 - 46 KB application/pdfTranscript -- 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 with Michael Otsuka. Find out more about Michael, and ethics, at www.open2.net/ethicsbites.
The Right to Have Babies
February 01, 2008 23:05 - 17 minutes - 16.5 MBDoes everybody have a right to a child? Should the state foot the bill? We ask Mary Warnock about the ethics dilemmas of having children. Find out more about Mary, and ethics, at www.open2.net/ethicsbites.
Transcript -- The Right to Have Babies
February 01, 2008 23:05 - 45.1 KB application/pdfTranscript -- Does everybody have a right to a child? Should the state foot the bill? We ask Mary Warnock about the ethics dilemmas of having children. Find out more about Mary, and ethics, at www.open2.net/ethicsbites.
Human Use of Animals
February 01, 2008 23:04 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBPeter 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. Find out more about Peter, and ethics, at www.open2.net/ethicsbites.
Transcript -- Human Use of Animals
February 01, 2008 23:04 - 42.9 KB application/pdfTranscript -- 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. Find out more about Peter, and ethics, at www.open2.net/ethicsbites.