Meet Immanuel Kant, a renowned philosopher who revolutionizes moral thought. He argues that morality is about performing actions driven by a sense of duty, regardless of consequences, making them inherently right.
1. The Moral Side of Murder/The Case for Cannibalism
Aired: Sep 13, 2009A crucial decision hangs in the balance, weighing the life of one person agai...
2. Putting a Price Tag on Life/How to Measure Pleasure
Aired: Sep 20, 2009The next episode explores the application of cost-benefit analysis to real-li...
3. Free to Choose/Who Owns Me?
Aired: Sep 27, 2009Michael Sandel critiques redistributive taxation, likening it to forced labor...
4. The Land is My Land/Consenting Adults
Aired: Oct 4, 2009The idea of fundamental human rights, including the right to live, be free, a...
5. Hired Guns?/For Sale: Motherhood
Aired: Oct 11, 2009The practice of hiring substitutes to fight in one's place during the Civil W...
6. Mind Your Motive/The Supreme Principle of Morality
Aired: Oct 18, 2009Meet Immanuel Kant, a renowned philosopher who revolutionizes moral thought. ...
7. A Lesson In Lying/A Deal Is A Deal
Aired: Oct 25, 2009The next episode examines the philosophical views of Immanuel Kant and John R...
8. What's A Fair Start?/What Do We Deserve?
Aired: Nov 1, 2009In the next episode, Michael Sandel explores the idea of fairness in contempo...
9. Arguing Affirmative Action/What's The Purpose?
Aired: Nov 8, 2009The next episode delves into the complexities of affirmative action, examinin...
10. The Good Citizen/ Freedom Vs. Fit
Aired: Nov 15, 2009In the next episode, Aristotle's vision of the ideal life is explored, emphas...
11. The Claims Of Community/Where Our Loyaty Lies
Aired: Nov 22, 2009The next episode delves into the delicate balance between personal and commun...
12. Debating Same-Sex Marriage/The Good Life
Aired: Nov 29, 2009The next episode delves into the complexities of morality and justice, explor...
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