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Moral Maze Episodes

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    Class

    Is our obsession with class a sign of a sense of fairness, or a prejudice to be fought?

  2. Victimless Crime

    How do we use the law when there's a conflict between individual liberty and social norms?

  3. Assisted Dying

    Michael Buerk chairs a debate on assisted dying.

  4. Morality and Principle in Foreign Policy

    Michael Buerk chairs a debate on the role of morality and principle in foreign policy.

  5. The Morality of Nationalism

    What are the moral underpinnings of nationalism? Engaging debate chaired by Michael Buerk.

  6. Science and Morality

    What are the limits of science when it comes to making moral and ethical choices?

  7. Public health vs individual freedom

    When should the common good outweigh our freedom to do as we please?

  8. Sochi

    Are sporting boycotts of events like the Winter Olympics effective or just empty gestures?

  9. Forgiveness

    What are the moral limits of forgiveness? Engaging debate chaired by Michael Buerk.

  10. Morality on the battlefield

    When we send men and women to war, how do we ensure they do the right thing?

  11. Police

    Should police be crime fighters or enforcers of social norms? Chaired by Michael Buerk.

  12. Public v Private Life

    Should we expect our leaders to moral exemplars? Engaging debate chaired by Michael Buerk.

  13. Should charity begin at home?

    Should charity begin at home? Provocative and engaging debate chaired by Michael Buerk.

  14. 06/11/2013

    Combative, provocative and engaging debate chaired by Michael Buerk.

  15. Genetics and education

    Combative, provocative and engaging debate chaired by Michael Buerk.

  16. Morality and the Bottom Line

    Is the social responsibility of business just to increase profits? With Michael Buerk.

  17. Migration

    What is our moral responsibility to economic migrants? With Michael Buerk.

  18. 09/10/2013

    Provocative and engaging debate on reforming abortion law, chaired by Michael Buerk.

  19. The Pursuit of Happiness

    Combative debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.

  20. 31/07/2013

    Is Wagner's music morally tainted by his anti-semitism? Engaging debate with Michael Buerk

  21. Meritocracy and Privilege

    Engaging debate on the morality of meritocracy and privilege, chaired by Michael Buerk.

  22. The Morality of Place

    Are mixed communities a moral good? Engaging debate chaired by Michael Buerk.

  23. 10/07/2013

    When is it morally justifiable for an elected government to be thrown out in a coup?

  24. Transparency and Secrets

    Combative debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.

  25. 26/06/2013

    Are baby boomers the Dick Turpin generation? Michael Buerk hosts combative debate.

  26. Pornography and the Internet

    Combative debate examining the moral issues behind pornography and the internet.

  27. 27/03/2013

    Should history lessons teach patriotism, national humility, citizenship or scepticism?

  28. Business and Displeasure

    Trade versus human rights - should we be squeamish about dealing with repressive regimes?

  29. The Morality of Poverty

    Bishops attack the government's welfare plans. Are the cuts immoral? With Michael Buerk.

  30. The Ring of Gyges

    Are humans naturally good, or would we all do wrong if we could get away with it?

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