Moral Maze Episodes Episode guide
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The morality of income tax
Is the 50 per cent income tax rate immoral?
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What are prisons for?
Is the penal system broken and creating a criminal class?
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Science and morality
David Aaronovitch asks what can science tells us about our morals?
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Public figures and public morality
David Aaronovitch and panel discuss morality in public life.
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Slut Walks
David Aaronovitch and panel discuss whether the Slut Walks are an effective protest.
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The Future of Privacy
David Aaronovitch asks where do we draw the line between privacy and the right to know?
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The Killing of Osama Bin Laden
Combative, provocative and engaging debate chaired by Michael Buerk.
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Meritocracy and monarchy
Michael Buerk asks if the monarchy is compatible with a truly meritocratic society.
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Celebrity Activism
Is celebrity activism good for democracy? Chaired by Michael Buerk.
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The Medicalisation of Misbehaviour
Combative debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
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Intervening in Libya
What, if anything, should Britain do about Libya? Michael Buerk chairs the debate.
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The Whole Life Tariff
Combative debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
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Have we forgotten the meaning of Charity?
Have we forgotten the meaning of Charity? Topical debate chaired by Michael Buerk.
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The Moral Worth of Marriage
"Who should be allowed to marry?" Debate chaired by Michael Buerk.
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The Morality of Multiculturalism
The morality of multiculturalism. Michael Buerk chairs the debate.
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Tolerating Authoritarian Regimes
Combative debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
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Conflict Between Religious Belief and Human Rights Law
The conflict between religious belief and human rights law.
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Measuring the Nation's Happiness
Combative debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
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15/12/2010
High art v the X Factor and popular culture.
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08/12/2010
Positive discrimination verses meritocracy. Chaired by Michael Buerk.
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01/12/2010
Should we welcome treatments to reverse the ageing process?
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24/11/2010
Combative debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
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17/11/2010
When is civil disobedience and direct action justified? Chaired by Michael Buerk.
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10/11/2010
Should the unemployed have to work for their benefits?
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03/11/2010
Terrorism, civil liberties and the climate of fear, chaired by Michael Buerk.
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27/10/2010
Combative live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
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20/10/2010
Combative debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories.
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21/07/2010
With Claire Fox, Clifford Longley, Anne McElvoy and Matthew Taylor.
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14/07/2010
Michael Buerk chairs a debate on the issues surrounding banning the burqa.
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07/07/2010
With Michael Portillo, Melanie Phillips, Clifford Longley, Kenan Malik.