All episodes of Philosophy 247

Philosophy 247

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The Pivotal Generation

Why is this the Pivotal Generation?

Published 07/06/22

Philosophy 247

Published 07/06/22

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Do you participate in virtual worlds such as Second Life?

Published 09/09/21

Microagression

What is a microagression?

Published 03/19/21

Sport and Sex

Should men and women compete separately in sport.

Published 10/25/20

The future of privacy

Our phones, our fitbits, our social media use, our internet searches, are all providing information about us

Published 09/14/20

Can saving an important building ever be worth a life?

How far should we go to protect a building?

Published 07/12/20

How should humans relate to animals?

Can we betray an animal's trust in us?

Published 07/12/20

Enhancing Human Beings

What are the ethics of genetic enhancement?

Published 06/12/20

A world without work

How we will find meaning when machines take our jobs.

Published 01/20/20

A world without work

How we will find meaning when machines take our jobs.

Published 01/20/20

Political Disagreement

Why do we disagree about political facts not just opinions?

Published 10/05/19

Political Disagreement

Why do we disagree about political facts not just opinions?

Published 10/05/19

Responsibility and Justice

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

Published 08/19/19

Responsibility and Justice

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

Published 08/19/19

Doctors and their conscience!

Should a doctor say NO on conscience?

Published 08/04/19

Doctors and their conscience!

Should a doctor say NO on conscience?

Published 08/04/19

Responsibility and effort

What is the link between responsibility and effort?

Published 07/21/19

Responsibility and effort

What is the link between responsibility and effort?

Published 07/21/19

Responsibility and Addiction

Are addicts responsible for harming their health?

Published 07/07/19

Responsibility and Addiction

Are addicts responsible for harming their health?

Published 07/07/19

Paternalism and public health challenges to patient autonomy

Should patient autonomy always be respected?

Published 06/24/19

Paternalism and public health challenges to patient autonomy

Should patient autonomy always be respected?

Published 06/24/19

Eating Responsibly

Should obese people be held responsible for being overweight?

Published 06/10/19

Eating Responsibly

Should obese people be held responsible for being overweight?

Published 06/10/19