Ethics Bites - Audio

The Open University

Ethics 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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Ethics Bites

Ethics Bites - Audio

03/08/10 • 0 min

A short introduction to this album

Free Speech

Ethics Bites - Audio

05/13/08 • 17 min

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.

The Right to Have Babies

Ethics Bites - Audio

02/01/08 • 17 min

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

Ethics Bites - Audio

02/01/08 • 16 min

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.

Climate Change

Ethics Bites - Audio

05/07/08 • 15 min

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

Ethics Bites - Audio

04/30/08 • 15 min

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

Ethics Bites - Audio

04/23/08 • 15 min

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

Ethics Bites - Audio

04/15/08 • 14 min

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

Ethics Bites - Audio

04/08/08 • 15 min

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

Ethics Bites - Audio

04/01/08 • 16 min

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.

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How many episodes does Ethics Bites - Audio have?

Ethics Bites - Audio currently has 15 episodes available.

What topics does Ethics Bites - Audio cover?

The podcast is about Identity, Human Rights, Doctrine, Society & Culture, Environment, Courses, Podcasts, Education, Religion and Philosophy.

What is the most popular episode on Ethics Bites - Audio?

The episode title 'Ethics Bites' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Ethics Bites - Audio?

The average episode length on Ethics Bites - Audio is 15 minutes.

How often are episodes of Ethics Bites - Audio released?

Episodes of Ethics Bites - Audio are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Ethics Bites - Audio?

The first episode of Ethics Bites - Audio was released on Feb 1, 2008.

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