Ethically Speaking

Series produced by Dean Ritz

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Weekly exploration of real world ethics

On-going weekly production for Montana Public Radio. Each episode is built around a particular ethical question, listener comments are noted, and then the comments of two ethicists are added.

The show's purpose is to stimulate a greater awareness of ethical theory and its usefulness for individuals seeking to live and promote positive ethical values.

Shows are tied to a particular date for broadcast. This is necessary because we collect anonymous comments on the how's website and incorporate them into the how.

Each new episode will be made available on Wednesday evening. Broadcasts should be scheduled between Thursday and Sunday of each week.

We cease taking comments for the then-current topic on Wednesday, early AM.


70 Pieces

Order by: Newest First | Oldest First
The Gift
From: Dean Ritz
Series: Ethically Speaking
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Is it better to give than to receive?

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  • Added: Jun 08, 2005
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 1
Graduation (#117)
From: Dean Ritz
Series: Ethically Speaking
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The lesson in graduation ceremonies.

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  • Added: Jun 22, 2005
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 1
Peak Oil (#118)
From: Dean Ritz
Series: Ethically Speaking
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With the anticipated peak in oil production just 3 years away, can ethics help us live within limits?

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  • Added: Jun 22, 2005
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 1
Citizen Celebrations (#119)
From: Dean Ritz
Series: Ethically Speaking
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National holidays encourage learning and living up to American ideals.

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  • Added: Jun 29, 2005
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 1
Let's Play Doctor (#120)
From: Dean Ritz
Series: Ethically Speaking
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Is is really best to be undressed when meeting a doctor for the first time?

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  • Added: Jul 06, 2005
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 1
Friendship (#121)
From: Dean Ritz
Series: Ethically Speaking
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What are the ethical characteristics of a good friendship?

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  • Added: Jul 20, 2005
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 1
Non-violent Activism (#122)
From: Dean Ritz
Series: Ethically Speaking
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Is war the only answer to liberating people from dictatorship?

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  • Added: Jul 20, 2005
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 1
Religion and Ethics (#124)
From: Dean Ritz
Series: Ethically Speaking
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How does ethical thought incorporate religious beliefs?

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  • Added: Aug 24, 2005
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 1
Carpe Diem (#123)
From: Dean Ritz
Series: Ethically Speaking
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What does the future have to do with seizing the day?

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  • Added: Aug 24, 2005
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 1
Consent and Coercion (#125)
From: Dean Ritz
Series: Ethically Speaking
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If we respect the autonomy of others then coercion must be replaced with consent.

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  • Added: Aug 24, 2005
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 1
Let them eat cookies (#126)
From: Dean Ritz
Series: Ethically Speaking
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Billy wants his sister's cookie, but his parent instead serve him the categorical imperative.

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  • Added: Aug 24, 2005
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 1
Balance of Power (#127)
From: Dean Ritz
Series: Ethically Speaking
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When should states acquiesce to the federal government, and when should they instead claim separate authority?

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  • Added: Aug 24, 2005
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 1
A chip off the old block?
From: Dean Ritz
Series: Ethically Speaking
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What makes cloning ethically different from conventional (i.e., sexual) reproduction?

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  • Added: Sep 14, 2005
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 2
Nationalism and Patriotism (#129)
From: Dean Ritz
Series: Ethically Speaking
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How is our nation motivated or hindered in its actions when motivated by one versus the other?

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  • Added: Sep 14, 2005
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 2
Liquid Diet (#130)
From: Dean Ritz
Series: Ethically Speaking
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When can acting in your self interest be a good thing?

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  • Added: Sep 14, 2005
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 1
Identity Wars (#131)
From: Dean Ritz
Series: Ethically Speaking
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How is it that prejudice makes persecution easy?

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  • Added: Sep 27, 2005
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 1
Forgive and Remember (#132)
From: Dean Ritz
Series: Ethically Speaking
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What distinguishes forgiving someone from excusing them?

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  • Added: Sep 27, 2005
  • Length: 01:59
  • Purchases: 1
Miniclinics (#133)
From: Dean Ritz
Series: Ethically Speaking
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An example of how doing good and self-interest can coincide.

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  • Added: Oct 05, 2005
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 2
A Responsible Response to Hurricane Katrina (#134)
From: Dean Ritz
Series: Ethically Speaking
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Sometimes we have a duty to complain

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  • Added: Oct 12, 2005
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 1
Majorities Rule the Village (#135)
From: Dean Ritz
Series: Ethically Speaking
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Sometimes it takes a village. But what if we don't want to join in?

Bought by KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio, KDNK, and KUFM - Montana Public Radio


  • Added: Oct 19, 2005
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 3

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