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Philosophy 247

David Edmonds interviews leading philosophers about moral issues that effect us 24/7.

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Self Defence

Self Defence

How far can we go in self defence? And are some civilians legitimate targets in war?

4 Jan 2017

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Resistance to Change

Resistance to Change

Change can disturb our peaceful existence - are we right to resist it? With Quassim Cassam.

20 Oct 2017

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Political Disagreement

Political Disagreement

Why do we disagree about political facts not just opinions?

5 Oct 2019

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Sacred Places and Traditions

Sacred Places and Traditions

What is so sacred that it deserves special protection?

20 Nov 2017

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A world without work

A world without work

How we will find meaning when machines take our jobs.

20 Jan 2020

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Is Life Without Meaning?

Is Life Without Meaning?

Do you ever get the feeling that life is meaningless?

17 Apr 2018

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How neo-liberalism has twisted liberalism

How neo-liberalism has twisted liberalism

Does neo-liberalism continue the values of classical liberalism?

2 Aug 2018

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Creativity and Character

Creativity and Character

Matthew Kieran on the character traits of a person who is super-creative.

7 Feb 2017

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Super Intelligence

Super Intelligence

Nick Bostrom on machines that are becoming super intelligent.

16 Oct 2016

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Universal Human Rights

Universal Human Rights

Michael Ignatieff says that alluding to abstract principles around ‘human rights’ is not nearly as effective in persuadi... Read more

16 Dec 2016

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Male Circumcision

Male Circumcision

Should we ban male circumcision?

11 Sep 2017

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Indirect Discrimination

Indirect Discrimination

Can discrimination be subtle and indirect, as in Aesop's fable of the fox and the stork?

9 Oct 2017

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Why Worry about Class?

Why Worry about Class?

Holly Lawford Smith on class privilege and obligations.

22 Nov 2016

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Should we pay reparations for wrongs committed in the past?

Should we pay reparations for wrongs committed in the past?

Are African Americans owed reparations for the enslavement of their ancestors?

25 May 2018

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Responsibility and Justice

Responsibility and Justice

Should the lifestyle choices we make affect our right to treatment?

19 Aug 2019

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Should we care about debt?

Should we care about debt?

Alex Douglas on the morality of debt and obligations.

6 Nov 2016

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How Unfairness Drives Us Crazy

How Unfairness Drives Us Crazy

Dr. Molly Crockett on whether we are hard-wired to reject an unfair deal.

22 Apr 2017

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The State and Marriage

The State and Marriage

Should a state with liberal values recognise marriage?

27 Feb 2017

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Are we becoming too preoccupied with beauty?

Are we becoming too preoccupied with beauty?

Society expects us to conform to standards of beauty more than ever - says Heather Widdows.

13 Mar 2018

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Democracy

Democracy

How can we save democracy?

19 Mar 2019

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