Description (podcaster-provided):
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 • Moral status of embryos • Just war theory • Abortion rights • Child sex-selection • Free will and moral responsibility • Euthanasia • Virtue ethicsPractical Ethics Bites is a podcast series that delves into a wide range of ethical issues, crafted for students studying philosophy in UK schools. Produced by David Edmonds and Nigel Warburton, the same creators of the popular Philosophy Bites podcast, this series serves as an educational resource that provides an accessible entry point into philosophical discussions on ethics. Each episode, approximately 20 minutes in length, features interviews with academics associated with Oxford’s Uehiro Centre for Practical Ethics.
The podcast explores diverse ethical themes, frequently touching upon sensitive and complex moral questions. Topics include the ethics of sexuality and sexual orientation, provoking thought on what is considered natural and whether it carries moral weight. The series also examines the implications of genetic engineering and sex-selection, raising questions about the moral status of human embryos and the potential impacts of choosing a child's sex.
Legal and moral dimensions are probed through discussions on abortion and euthanasia, presenting the nuanced conflict of rights and moral responsibilities of individuals involved. The intersection of free will and moral responsibility is another theme, scrutinizing what makes individuals blameworthy for their actions. Additionally, the podcast reflects on broader ethical paradigms, such as the concept of virtue ethics and the possibility of justifying warfare under specific ethical frameworks.
Practical Ethics Bites is an eclectic mix of philosophical inquiry that prompts critical thinking on ethical matters relevant to contemporary society. Designed for educational purposes, it offers a platform for listeners to engage with thought-provoking issues and fosters a deeper understanding of practical ethics.
Episodes: |
Can you choose to be gay? 2015-Jul-14 10 minutes |
The ethics of sexuality 2014-Nov-04 17 minutes |
Should we allow genetic engineering on embryos? 2014-Oct-28 19 minutes |
Is there such a thing as a just war? 2014-Oct-21 23 minutes |
The rights and wrongs of abortion 2014-Oct-14 18 minutes |
Choosing the sex of your child 2014-Oct-06 15 minutes |
Free will, and its connection to moral responsibility 2014-Sep-29 20 minutes |
Should euthanasia be legal? 2014-Jul-22 21 minutes |
What is virtue ethics? 2014-Sep-22 18 minutes |