The idea of fundamental human rights, including the right to live, be free, and own property, has been present since before the creation of governments and laws, existing in the natural state of humanity.
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 7, 2009The next episode delves into the complexities of affirmative action, examinin...
10. The Good Citizen/ Freedom Vs. Fit
Aired: Nov 14, 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 21, 2009The next episode delves into the delicate balance between personal and commun...
12. Debating Same-Sex Marriage/The Good Life
Aired: Nov 28, 2009The next episode delves into the complexities of morality and justice, explor...
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