Surprising Ethics
By Dr William Gildea
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The most interesting ideas from ethics and political theory. Where every episode contains a surprise.
Surprising Ethics is an accessible philosophy podcast exploring the striking ways in which philosophers are trying to upend received wisdom about politics and how to live ethically. In the battle between the status quo and surprising alternatives, which will win out?
By Dr William Gildea, McGill University and Centre for Research in Ethics. Artwork by Ana Otelea.
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What Counts as a War of Self-Defence? Iran & Beyond w. Prof David Rodin
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May 01, 2026 |
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Is the manosphere making men incapable of love? w. Patrick van Straaten
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Apr 01, 2026 |
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Votes for children? w. Dr Isa Trifan
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Mar 01, 2026 |
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What should parents feed their kids? Meat, or vegan? | w. Dr Fischer & Dr Fredericks
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Feb 01, 2026 |
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Philosophy of New Year’s Resolutions
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Dec 27, 2025 |
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Is envy sometimes a virtue? w. Prof Sara Protasi
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Dec 01, 2025 |
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Do AIs have moral rights?
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Nov 01, 2025 |
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Should the state ban smoking, restrict calories, and stop us harming ourselves? | Prof Sarah Conly on paternalism
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Oct 01, 2025 |
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Is pleasure all that matters in life?
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Sep 01, 2025 |
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Do human rights imply animal rights?
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Sep 01, 2025 |
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Is monogamy morally wrong?
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Sep 01, 2025 |
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Trailer
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Aug 21, 2025 |