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Practical Ethics Bites is a series of audio podcasts on practical ethics targeted specifically at pupils studying philosophy in UK schools. It is produced by the team behind the popular podcast Philosophy Bites, David Edmonds and Nigel Warburton. Philosophy Bites has had over 21 million downloads. David Edmonds is a Senior Research Associate at Oxford’s Uehiro Centre for Practical Ethics and all the interviewees are academics linked to the Uehiro Centre. The series aims to be a free educational resource for teachers. Each interview is around 20 minutes long.Themes and summary (AI-generated based on podcaster-provided show and episode descriptions):
➤ Ethics of sexuality • Genetic engineering • Just war theory • Abortion rights • Sex selection ethics • Free will and responsibility • Euthanasia ethics • Virtue ethics theoryPractical Ethics Bites is a podcast series designed as an educational resource aimed at students studying philosophy in UK schools. This podcast explores a range of topics in practical ethics, harnessing discussions around everyday moral dilemmas and larger philosophical questions. A recurring theme includes the exploration of human autonomy and moral choice, as seen in episodes that discuss the complexities of sexual orientation and the implications of free will in determining moral responsibility. The ethical considerations surrounding scientific and medical advancements are also examined, with episodes addressing the contentious nature of genetic engineering on embryos, euthanasia, and sex-selection practices.
The podcast offers a platform for discussing the relationship between natural phenomena and ethical judgments, as topics cover the nature of homosexuality and the societal impacts of labeling behaviors as inherently good or bad. Additionally, fundamental and timeless ethical questions are revisited, such as the justification of warfare and the intricate debates surrounding abortion. Within these explorations, the podcast includes thoughtful analysis from academics linked to Oxford’s Uehiro Centre for Practical Ethics, aiming to present nuanced insights into the moral fabric of contemporary issues. Each episode typically lasts around 20 minutes, making it accessible for educational use in classrooms. This podcast provides rich content for those interested in the intersection of philosophy, ethics, and practical dilemmas in modern society.
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Can you choose to be gay? 2015-Jul-14 10 minutes |
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The ethics of sexuality 2014-Nov-04 17 minutes |
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Should we allow genetic engineering on embryos? 2014-Oct-28 19 minutes |
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Is there such a thing as a just war? 2014-Oct-21 23 minutes |
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The rights and wrongs of abortion 2014-Oct-14 18 minutes |
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Choosing the sex of your child 2014-Oct-06 15 minutes |
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Free will, and its connection to moral responsibility 2014-Sep-29 20 minutes |
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Should euthanasia be legal? 2014-Jul-22 21 minutes |
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What is virtue ethics? 2014-Sep-22 18 minutes |