http://www.open2.net/ethicsbites/index.html en-us © 2008 Open University Edmonds and Warburton Ethics Bites is a fascinating and absorbing series of interviews covering topics such as animal rights, euthanasia, censorship and fertility treatment. The interviews are introduced by David Edmonds, while Open University philosopher and best-selling author, Nigel Warburton, puts the questions, rooting every subject in everyday dilemmas about how we should live. Many eminent academics have participated in this fourteen-part series such as a star trio of American-based professors, Michael Sandel, Thomas Scanlon and Peter Singer. Ethics Bites is a fascinating and absorbing series of interviews covering topics such as animal rights, euthanasia, censorship and fertility treatment. The interviews are introduced by David Edmonds, while Open University philosopher and best-selling author, Nigel Warburton, puts the questions, rooting every subject in everyday dilemmas about how we should live. Many eminent academics have participated in this fourteen-part series such as a star trio of American-based professors, Michael Sandel, Thomas Scanlon and Peter Singer. Ethics, Ethical, Philosophy, David Edmonds, Edmonds, Nigel Warburton, Warburton, ethics bites No James Heywood james.heywood@bbc.co.uk Tim Scanlon, David Edmonds and Nigel Warburton It’s not just what you say, it’s why you say it and why your audience is listening. Tim Scanlon explains the intricasies of free speech. Find out more about Tim, and ethics, at www.open2.net/ethicsbites. http://www.open2.net/ethics-bites/podcast14 Tue, 13 May 2008 14:00:00 GMT 17:23 James Garvey, David Edmonds and Nigel Warburton Should the West shoulder the responsibility for tackling global warming? James Garvey talks about the ethics of climate change. Find out more about James, and ethics, at www.open2.net/ethicsbites. http://www.open2.net/ethics-bites/podcast13 Wed, 07 May 2008 09:00:00 GMT 15:41 Matthew Kieran, David Edmonds and Nigel Warburton Should artists have complete freedom? Or should we limit what they say and how they say it? Discover the dilemmas of art, censorship and morality with Matthew Kieran. Find out more about Matthew, morality, and ethics, at www.open2.net/ethicsbites. http://www.open2.net/ethics-bites/podcast12 Tue, 30 Apr 2008 14:00:00 GMT 15:20 Brenda Almond, David Edmonds and Nigel Warburton The modern family takes many different forms. But what works best? Brenda Almond gives her perspective on the family. Find out more about Brenda, and ethics, at www.open2.net/ethicsbites. http://www.open2.net/ethics-bites/podcast11 Tue, 23 Apr 2008 14:00:00 GMT 15:26 Richard Posner, David Edmonds and Nigel Warburton When is inspiration actually plagiarism? Richard Posner guides us through the world of copyright. Find out more about Richard, and ethics, at www.open2.net/ethicsbites. http://www.open2.net/ethics-bites/podcast10 Tue, 15 Apr 2008 14:00:00 GMT 14:52 Roger Scruton, David Edmonds and Nigel Warburton When does sex bring fulfilment and when is it hollow? What are the limits of sexual expression? Roger Scruton talks about sex and perversion. Find out more about Roger, and ethics, at www.open2.net/ethicsbites. http://www.open2.net/ethics-bites/podcast9 Tue, 08 Apr 2008 15:13:00 GMT 15:20 Alex Oliver, David Edmonds and Nigel Warburton Should companies consider anything but their shareholders? Ethics bites talked to Alex Oliver about Business Ethics. Find out more about Alex, and ethics, at www.open2.net/ethicsbites. http://www.open2.net/ethics-bites/podcast8 Tue, 01 Apr 2008 17:06:00 GMT 16:27 Janet Radcliffe Richards, David Edmonds and Nigel Warburton Should we allow people to make money from organ transplants? Ethics Bites talked to Janet Radcliffe Richards about the issue. Find out more about Janet, and organ transplants, at www.open2.net/ethicsbites. http://www.open2.net/ethics-bites/podcast7 Tue, 25 Mar 2008 14:06:00 GMT 15:47 Richard Norman, David Edmonds and Nigel Warburton Is it ok to wage war? Is it ok to defend yourself against an attacking army? We ask Richard Norman what's wrong with killing? Find out more about Richard, killing and ethics, at www.open2.net/ethicsbites. http://www.open2.net/ethics-bites/podcast6 Tue, 18 Mar 2008 14:30:00 GMT 18:17 Michael Sandel, David Edmonds and Nigel Warburton How far should athletes go in pursuit of the podium? Ethics Bites asked Michael Sandel about sport and genetic enhancement. Find out more about Michael, and ethics, at www.open2.net/ethicsbites. http://www.open2.net/ethics-bites/podcast5 Tue, 11 Mar 2008 15:24:00 GMT 16:53 Michael Sandel, Sandel, sport, sports, gene therapy, genetics, genetic, athletes, athletics, athlete, drugs, drug Miranda Fricker, David Edmonds and Nigel Warburton How should we judge slave owners? Were they innocent or guilty? Miranda Fricker talks about blame and historic injustice. Find out more about Miranda, and ethics, at www.open2.net/ethicsbites. http://www.open2.net/ethics-bites/podcast4 Tue, 04 Mar 2008 15:01:00 GMT 12:32 Miranda Fricker, Fricker, blame, history, guilt, apology, the past, apologies Michael Otsuka, David Edmonds and Nigel Warburton Would you let someone die, to save five others? Would you kill someone to save five others? Explore trolleys, killing and the doctrine of double effect with Michael Otsuka. Find out more about Michael, and ethics, at www.open2.net/ethicsbites. http://www.open2.net/ethics-bites/podcast3 Tue, 26 Feb 2008 14:20:00 GMT 18:30 Mary Warnock, David Edmonds and Nigel Warburton Does everybody have a right to a child? Should the state foot the bill? We ask Mary Warnock about the ethics dilemmas of having children. Find out more about Mary, and ethics, at www.open2.net/ethicsbites. http://www.open2.net/ethics-bites/podcast2 Fri, 01 Feb 2008 10:36:00 GMT 18:02 IVF, fertility, infertile, conception, children, In-Vitro Fertilization, Mary Warnock, embryo, embryos Peter Singer, David Edmonds and Nigel Warburton Peter Singer, possibly the most famous philosopher in the world, sparked the birth of the animal rights movement. Discover his take on the human use of animals. Find out more about Peter, and ethics, at www.open2.net/ethicsbites. http://www.open2.net/ethics-bites/podcast1 Fri, 01 Feb 2008 10:06:00 GMT 16:43 Peter Singer Singer, animal, animals, speciesism, persons, animal rights, factory farming, farming