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Taking Offense with Emily McTernan
Philosopher Emily McTernan joins us on the show to defend the act of taking offense and showing disapproval.
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Taking Offense with Emily McTernan
Philosopher Emily McTernan joins us on the show to defend the act of taking offense and showing disapproval.
Roasting Ethics with Luvell Anderson
Philosopher Luvell Anderson joins us to explore the ethics of the comedic roast.
Capitalist Humanitarianism with Lucia Hulsether
Ethnographer and historian of religion Lucia Hulsether on the strange phenomenon she calls “capitalist humanitarianism.”
Wildlife Recoveries with Christopher Preston
In an age when endangered species are dying out by the hundreds, philosopher Christopher Preston argues that there’s hope to be found in the stories of successful wildlife recoveries.
How Much Should We Expect of Ourselves? with Marcus Hedahl and Kyle Fruh
How much should we expect from ourselves when it comes to fighting climate change? Explore the issue of demandingness with philosophers Kyle Fruh and Marcus Hedahl on today's episode of Examining Ethics.
Motherhood and Ethics with Sarah LaChance Adams
On this episode of Examining Ethics, we discuss the ambivalence of motherhood with philosopher Sarah LaChance Adams.
Social Equality with Jessica Flanigan
Jessica Flanigan is a philosopher at the Jepson School of Leadership Studies at the University of Richmond. She argues that egalitarians might want to rethink their commitment to democracy.
Climate Ethics with Manuel Wörsdörfer
On this episode of Examining Ethics, philosopher Manuel Wörsdörfer joins us to review some of the most pressing climate ethics issues we face today.
Authenticity and Gender Norms with Rowan Bell
On today’s show, we explore the complicated relationship between gender, authenticity and ethics with philosopher Rowan Bell.
Phenomenology of Black Spirit with Biko Mandela Gray and Ryan J. Johnson
We’re joined on the podcast today by Biko Mandela Gray and Ryan J. Johnson. Their new book puts major Black thinkers in conversation with Hegel.
Predatory Grooming and Epistemology with Lauren Leydon-Hardy
Philosopher Lauren Leydon-Hardy explores the ways that predatory grooming can interfere with the way that a person thinks about themselves and the world.
Ethics in Focus with Elena Ruíz and Nora Berenstain
Philosophers Elena Ruíz and Nora Berenstain discuss colonialism and reproductive justice on this episode of Examining Ethics.
Rules with Lorraine Daston
Today on Examining Ethics, historian of science Lorraine Daston discusses the history of rules and their connection to deep-seated values.
Reproductive Ethics with Camisha Russell
Philosopher Camisha Russell joins us on this episode of Examining Ethics to explore connections between Black Lives Matter and the ethics of reproduction.
Victims’ Rights with Lenore Anderson
We're discussing the ethics of victims' rights with president of the Alliance for Safety and Justice Lenore Anderson.
Obedience with Pauline Shanks Kaurin
Pauline Shanks Kaurin, a philosopher and professor of military ethics at the U.S. Naval War College, joins us to explore the ethics of obedience.
Emma Saunders-Hastings: Philanthropy and Democracy
On this episode of the Examining Ethics podcast, political theorist Emma Saunders-Hastings explains the effects philanthropy has on democracy.
Care and Institutions with Elizabeth Lanphier
Clinical ethicist and professor of philosophy Elizabeth Lanphier joins the show to discuss the relationship between care and justice, and what an ethic of care might look like in institutional settings.
Ethics and Cities with Quill R. Kukla
The philosopher Quill R. Kukla joins the show to discuss the ethics of city living and how people and cities shape each other.
The Science of a Better You with Jim Davies
The cognitive scientist Jim Davies argues that it's possible to figure out how to do the most good for the most people and shares his insights on giving.
Nasty, Brutish and Short with Scott Hershovitz
Scott Hershovitz joins the show to discuss his work on the questions his kids raise about philosophy and ethics.
The Life Worth Living with Joel Reynolds
On this episode of the Examining Ethics podcast, we explore disability and ethics with Georgetown University scholar Joel Reynolds.