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
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If ignorance is no excuse, should we excuse people who keep us ignorant?

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


  • Added: Dec 28, 2005
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 2
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What's the most misunderstood ethical concept?

Bought by KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio


  • Added: Dec 21, 2005
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 1
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What can be said of a person who willingly tries to exceed ethical standards?

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


  • Added: Dec 14, 2005
  • Length: 01:59
  • Purchases: 2
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Why should some crimes get special punishment?

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


  • Added: Dec 07, 2005
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 3
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Is there such a thing as a "free lunch" between true friends?

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


  • Added: Nov 28, 2005
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 2
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How does society justify abundant private wealth?

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


  • Added: Nov 23, 2005
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 2
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What is the baseline treatment of others?

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


  • Added: Nov 16, 2005
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 2
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What is the ethical response to unpleasant knowledge?

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


  • Added: Nov 09, 2005
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 2

  • Added: Nov 02, 2005
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 2
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Does computer editing of photographs undermine their utility?

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


  • Added: Oct 26, 2005
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 2
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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

  • Added: Oct 12, 2005
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 1
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An example of how doing good and self-interest can coincide.

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


  • Added: Oct 05, 2005
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 2
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What distinguishes forgiving someone from excusing them?

Bought by KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio


  • Added: Sep 27, 2005
  • Length: 01:59
  • Purchases: 1
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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
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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
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How is our nation motivated or hindered in its actions when motivated by one versus the other?

Bought by KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio and KWCW


  • Added: Sep 14, 2005
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 2
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What makes cloning ethically different from conventional (i.e., sexual) reproduction?

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


  • Added: Sep 14, 2005
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 2
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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
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Billy wants his sister's cookie, but his parent instead serve him the categorical imperative.

Bought by KSVR Studios: Skagit Valley Radio


  • Added: Aug 24, 2005
  • Length: 02:00
  • Purchases: 1