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A podcast about ethics from the Centre for Ethics at the University of Toronto.Themes and summary (AI-generated based on podcaster-provided show and episode descriptions):
➤ Ethics of money • Cultural heritage • Sports ethics • Reparations • Philosophical discussions • Advice-giving • Climate change and family planning"Open Questions" is a podcast produced by the Centre for Ethics at the University of Toronto. It delves into a wide array of ethical dilemmas and philosophical inquiries pertinent to modern life. The podcast explores themes such as the intersection of money and value, contemplating what money can and cannot legitimately accomplish and questioning the extent to which financial resources should influence personal and moral decisions. Another recurring theme is the preservation of cultural heritage, examining the criteria by which certain cultural practices and languages should be protected or allowed to evolve.
Sports and their ethical implications also surface as a topic, particularly in the context of player safety and philosophical musings elicited by different sports. The podcast addresses societal obligations and historical injustices by questioning who owes reparations and how contemporary actions can address past wrongs. The nature of advice-giving is considered, tackling what constitutes good advice and the moral duties of those who dispense it. This podcast further investigates personal and societal responsibilities in the context of global issues like climate change and overpopulation, probing the morality of choices that impact future generations.
"Open Questions" features discussions with various philosophers and intellectuals from institutions like the University of Calgary, Stony Brook University, and Dartmouth College. Each episode is accompanied by music composed and performed by Markku Wainman, adding a distinctive auditory experience to the ethical contemplations. Through its diverse subjects and thought-provoking queries, the podcast endeavors to engage listeners in reflecting on complex moral issues and philosophical themes that are both timeless and urgent in the contemporary world.
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What Can Money Buy? 2017-Dec-22 40 minutes |
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What's the Value in Preserving Language? 2017-Dec-06 25 minutes |
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What Sports Should We Watch? 2017-Nov-16 26 minutes |
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Can Helping Strangers Make Up For Past Injustices? 2017-Oct-26 22 minutes |
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Bonus Round #1 2017-Oct-18 15 minutes |
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Should I Order the Fish? 2017-Oct-11 20 minutes |
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How Many Children Should Charlotte Have? 2017-Oct-04 19 minutes |