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Season 1 Episode 7: A Lesson In Lying/A Deal Is A Deal

The next episode examines the philosophical views of Immanuel Kant and John Rawls, examining Kant's concept that even small falsehoods can be demeaning to one's self-respect, and Rawls' concept of a just society where all members work together towards its principles without persona...

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 The Moral Side of Murder/The Case for Cannibalism

1. The Moral Side of Murder/The Case for Cannibalism

Aired: Sep 13, 2009

A crucial decision hangs in the balance, weighing the life of one person agai...

Episode 2 Putting a Price Tag on Life/How to Measure Pleasure

2. Putting a Price Tag on Life/How to Measure Pleasure

Aired: Sep 20, 2009

The next episode explores the application of cost-benefit analysis to real-li...

Episode 3 Free to Choose/Who Owns Me?

3. Free to Choose/Who Owns Me?

Aired: Sep 27, 2009

Michael Sandel critiques redistributive taxation, likening it to forced labor...

Episode 4 The Land is My Land/Consenting Adults

4. The Land is My Land/Consenting Adults

Aired: Oct 4, 2009

The idea of fundamental human rights, including the right to live, be free, a...

Episode 5 Hired Guns?/For Sale: Motherhood

5. Hired Guns?/For Sale: Motherhood

Aired: Oct 11, 2009

The practice of hiring substitutes to fight in one's place during the Civil W...

Episode 6 Mind Your Motive/The Supreme Principle of Morality

6. Mind Your Motive/The Supreme Principle of Morality

Aired: Oct 18, 2009

Meet Immanuel Kant, a renowned philosopher who revolutionizes moral thought. ...

Episode 7 A Lesson In Lying/A Deal Is A Deal

7. A Lesson In Lying/A Deal Is A Deal

Aired: Oct 25, 2009

The next episode examines the philosophical views of Immanuel Kant and John R...

Episode 8 What's A Fair Start?/What Do We Deserve?

8. What's A Fair Start?/What Do We Deserve?

Aired: Nov 1, 2009

In the next episode, Michael Sandel explores the idea of fairness in contempo...

Episode 9 Arguing Affirmative Action/What's The Purpose?

9. Arguing Affirmative Action/What's The Purpose?

Aired: Nov 7, 2009

The next episode delves into the complexities of affirmative action, examinin...

Episode 10 The Good Citizen/ Freedom Vs. Fit

10. The Good Citizen/ Freedom Vs. Fit

Aired: Nov 14, 2009

In the next episode, Aristotle's vision of the ideal life is explored, emphas...

Episode 11 The Claims Of Community/Where Our Loyaty Lies

11. The Claims Of Community/Where Our Loyaty Lies

Aired: Nov 21, 2009

The next episode delves into the delicate balance between personal and commun...

Episode 12 Debating Same-Sex Marriage/The Good Life

12. Debating Same-Sex Marriage/The Good Life

Aired: Nov 28, 2009

The next episode delves into the complexities of morality and justice, explor...

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Current Status: Ended

Network: PBS

Genres:Crime, Documentary