Moral Maze Episodes Episode guide
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Morality on the battlefield
When we send men and women to war, how do we ensure they do the right thing?
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Police
Should police be crime fighters or enforcers of social norms? Chaired by Michael Buerk.
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Public v Private Life
Should we expect our leaders to moral exemplars? Engaging debate chaired by Michael Buerk.
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Should charity begin at home?
Should charity begin at home? Provocative and engaging debate chaired by Michael Buerk.
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06/11/2013
Combative, provocative and engaging debate chaired by Michael Buerk.
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Genetics and education
Combative, provocative and engaging debate chaired by Michael Buerk.
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Morality and the Bottom Line
Is the social responsibility of business just to increase profits? With Michael Buerk.
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Migration
What is our moral responsibility to economic migrants? With Michael Buerk.
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09/10/2013
Provocative and engaging debate on reforming abortion law, chaired by Michael Buerk.
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The Pursuit of Happiness
Combative debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
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31/07/2013
Is Wagner's music morally tainted by his anti-semitism? Engaging debate with Michael Buerk
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Meritocracy and Privilege
Engaging debate on the morality of meritocracy and privilege, chaired by Michael Buerk.
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The Morality of Place
Are mixed communities a moral good? Engaging debate chaired by Michael Buerk.
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10/07/2013
When is it morally justifiable for an elected government to be thrown out in a coup?
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Transparency and Secrets
Combative debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
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26/06/2013
Are baby boomers the Dick Turpin generation? Michael Buerk hosts combative debate.
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Pornography and the Internet
Combative debate examining the moral issues behind pornography and the internet.
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27/03/2013
Should history lessons teach patriotism, national humility, citizenship or scepticism?
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Business and Displeasure
Trade versus human rights - should we be squeamish about dealing with repressive regimes?
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The Morality of Poverty
Bishops attack the government's welfare plans. Are the cuts immoral? With Michael Buerk.
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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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Morality of gambling
Is gambling a vice or a morally neutral entertainment? Debate presented by Michael Buerk.
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Private Education
Michael Buerk and guests debate the morality of private education.
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Blind Justice
How do we balance the interests of the victim and defendant in the justice system?
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The Moral Virtue of Marriage
Engaging debate on the moral virtue of marriage. Chaired by Michael Buerk.
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Nimbyism and HS2
The morality behind Nimbyism and the HS2 project. Debate chaired by David Aaronovitch.
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Ethical consumerism
Should we as consumers think about the moral consequences of where we spend our money?
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Rationing the NHS
Should people with 'lifestyle illnesses' be denied NHS treatment? With David Aaronovitch.
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Morality and Ethics in the Gaza Conflict
Combative, provocative and engaging debate on morality and ethics in the Gaza conflict.
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The Moral Code of Social Media
What is it acceptable to say on social media? Engaging debate chaired by Michael Buerk.