Episode 69: Martha Nussbaum on Animal Justice
Martha Nussbaum discusses her new book, Justice for Animals, including her view of predators, capabilities approach, and more.
Episode 68: Heroes
Heroes: everyday agents or spectacular superheroes? David and Ellie dive into the philosophy of heroes and heroism from ancient Greece to the present day.
Episode 47: Rage (feat. Myisha Cherry)
Myisha Cherry discusses her revolutionary work on rage with Ellie and David, talking about how her recent book The Case for Rage helps philosophy rethink this emotion.
Episode 39: Secrets
When do we have the right to keep secrets? What are the differences between secrecy, lying, and privacy?
Episode 38: Disgust
Is disgust a moral emotion? How and why did it evolve, and do we have the power to change what disgusts us?
Episode 35: Hooking Up
Professors Ellie and David discuss the ethics and gender politics of hookup culture on college campuses and beyond.
Episode 31: Genomics (feat. Joel Michael Reynolds)
From 23andMe to prenatal testing, genetic testing is everywhere these days. The use of these tests raises important concerns about "velvet eugenics" and the value of human life.