Rank #1: Rules, truths and theories: an introduction to ethical reasoning
Part 1 of 7 in Marianne Talbot's "A Romp Through Ethics for Complete Beginners". In this episode we examine moral dilemmas, moral truth and moral knowledge, freewill and determinism.
May 19 2011
1hr 33mins
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Rank #2: Freedom, knowledge and society: the preconditions of ethical reasoning
Part 2 of 7 in Marianne Talbot's "A Romp Through Ethics for Complete Beginners". In this episode we examine the preconditions of ethical reasoning and make a comparison between the law of the land and the moral law.
May 20 2011
1hr 18mins
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Rank #3: Making Up Your Mind
Part 7 of 7 in Marianne Talbot's "A Romp Through Ethics for Complete Beginners". This final episode is a time to take stock and bring together all the strands we've considered.
Aug 08 2011
1hr 21mins
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Rank #4: Utilitarianism: Mill and the utility calculus
Part 6 of 7 in Marianne Talbot's "A Romp Through Ethics for Complete Beginners". A reflection on Mill's account of morality, and the greatest happiness of the greatest number.
Jun 27 2011
1hr 30mins
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Rank #5: Deontology: Kant, duty and the moral law
Part 5 of 7 in Marianne Talbot's "A Romp Through Ethics for Complete Beginners". In this episode we reflect on Kant's account of morality, including the categorical imperative.
Jun 03 2011
1hr 28mins
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