Examining Ethics

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Synopsis

An ethics podcast hosted by The Prindle Institute for Ethics

Episodes

  • 30: Learning from History with Elizabeth Anderson

    30/05/2018 Duration: 29min

    Slavery is immoral. There’s no debate about it these days. But Americans didn’t always think that way. The morality of slavery was a hotly contested issue in the 18th and 19th centuries. So how did... The post 30: Learning from History with Elizabeth Anderson appeared first on Examining Ethics.

  • The Ethics of Privacy Online with Andy Cullison

    24/05/2018 Duration: 14min

    We’ve long considered privacy on the internet to be a privilege we can freely give up, at no harm to ourselves. But in light of the recent Cambridge Analytic scandal, that perspective is beginning to... The post The Ethics of Privacy Online with Andy Cullison appeared first on Examining Ethics.

  • 29: A Dungeon Crawl Through Moral Alignments

    25/04/2018 Duration: 23min

    Can necromancers be good people? Can dragons be feminist care ethicists? Why are we asking? In this episode, producer Eleanor Price asks resident ethics expert (and fellow role-playing game enthusiast) Andy Cullison about the moral... The post 29: A Dungeon Crawl Through Moral Alignments appeared first on Examining Ethics.

  • 28: Philosophy and #MeToo with Emily McWilliams

    28/03/2018 Duration: 27min

    In late 2017, women’s stories of sexual assault, abuse and harassment took the center stage on social media with the hashtag MeToo. But this isn’t the first time people have shared these stories–tales of these... The post 28: Philosophy and #MeToo with Emily McWilliams appeared first on Examining Ethics.

  • 27: Perceiving Morality with Preston Werner

    28/02/2018 Duration: 26min

    Can you see goodness with your eyes or feel immorality in your heart? The philosopher Preston Werner thinks so. He defends an idea called moral perception, which means that just like you are able to... The post 27: Perceiving Morality with Preston Werner appeared first on Examining Ethics.

  • Forgiveness and More: Bonus Material with Myisha Cherry

    16/02/2018 Duration: 08min

    In Episode 26, producer Christiane Wisehart spoke to philosopher Myisha Cherry about her work on forgiveness and moral exemplars (people who exemplify excellent forgiveness practices — for better or for worse). They had a great... The post Forgiveness and More: Bonus Material with Myisha Cherry appeared first on Examining Ethics.

  • 26: Forgiveness and Moral Exemplars with Myisha Cherry

    31/01/2018 Duration: 21min

    Forgiveness is a big, complicated topic. We often see stories about forgiveness play out in the media, and it probably plays a large role in our personal lives as well. That’s why we wanted to... The post 26: Forgiveness and Moral Exemplars with Myisha Cherry appeared first on Examining Ethics.

  • 25: What’s the Deal with Philosophers?

    27/12/2017 Duration: 27min

    We’re talking about the culture and quirks of the world of moral philosophy on this episode. Specifically, we’re asking questions about the parts of the field of ethics and philosophy that confuse us the most.... The post 25: What’s the Deal with Philosophers? appeared first on Examining Ethics.

  • 24: The Art of Listening with Krista Tippett

    29/11/2017 Duration: 22min

    Deep, meaningful conversations require active listeners. It’s obvious that part of what makes a good discussion is listening. But as it turns out, being an ethical listener requires effort. Krista Tippett joins us to share... The post 24: The Art of Listening with Krista Tippett appeared first on Examining Ethics.

  • 23: Frankenstein and His Creation: Who’s the Real Monster?

    25/10/2017 Duration: 34min

    Mary Shelley’s 1818 novel Frankenstein introduced the world to archetypes we’re still familiar with: the mad scientist and his terrifying creation. But the novel is more than just a horror classic. It also asks questions about... The post 23: Frankenstein and His Creation: Who’s the Real Monster? appeared first on Examining Ethics.

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