Episodes 97
Avg. Duration 29m
Activity Sporadic
Since Aug 2015
Latest Episode Jun 2025

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About This Podcast

Examining Ethics is an ethics podcast produced by The Janet Prindle Institute for Ethics at DePauw University. Everybody wrestles with questions about ethics. Some of those questions are easy to figure out. Should I murder someone? No! But other questions are more difficult to answer. Examining Ethics doesn’t provide answers to these ethical dilemmas, but instead leaves listeners with tools and ideas from some of the biggest names in moral philosophy and ethics. Academic philosophy and ethics can sometimes be difficult to understand, and our accessible, open-minded content bridges the gap between scholars and everyone else. Examining Ethics is hosted and produced by Christiane Wisehart.

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Recent Episodes

Barry Lam: The Case for Discretion

Jun 02, 2025

Modern life runs on rules—some helpful, some… not so much. In this episode, Alex talks with philosopher Barry Lam (UC Riverside) about his new book Fewer Rules, Better People: The Case for…

Special: The Future of the Ethics Bowl

Apr 11, 2025

As a special feature for this Spring, Alex Richardson sits down with the leadership of both the National High School Ethics Bowl and the APPE Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl for a detailed conversation…

Rebecca Roache: The Ethics of Swearing

Apr 03, 2025

Our 2024-2025 season continues with a conversation with Rebecca Roache (Royal Holloway, University of London) on her new book, For F*ck's Sake: Why Swearing is Shocking, Rude, and Fun. Here, Roache…

Robert Talisse: Civic Solitude

Mar 04, 2025

Our 2024-2025 season continues with a conversation with Robert Talisse (Vanderbilt) on his new book, Civic Solitude: Why Democracy Needs Distance. Here, Talisse argues that democracy, in addition to…

Jeff Sebo: The Moral Circle

Jan 31, 2025

Our 2024-2025 season continues with a conversation with Jeff Sebo (NYU) on his new book, The Moral Circle: Who Matters, What Matters, and Why. Here, Sebo argues that we should prepare to widen our…

Special: Does Studying Philosophy Make Better Thinkers?

Dec 01, 2024

Our 2024-2025 season continues with a special episode in conversation with Michael Vazquez (UNC) and Michael Prinzing (Baylor), co-authors of a first-of-its-kind new study on the development of…

Krista Thomason: Can Negative Emotions Make Life Good?

Nov 01, 2024

A brand-new season of Examining Ethics kicks off with new host Alex Richardson in conversation with Krista Thomason, Associate Professor of Philosophy at Swarthmore College, on her new book Dancing…

2024-2025 Season Announcement

Oct 22, 2024 1m

Examining Ethics is back. Join new Host and Executive Producer, Alex Richardson for a brand new season of digging into tough ethical issues this November! The post 2024-2025 Season Announcement…

Bias in Tech with Meredith Broussard

Nov 01, 2023 18m

Meredith Broussard is a data journalist working in the field of algorithmic accountability. She writes about the ways in which race, gender and ability bias seep into the technology we use every…

Rumination and Wronging with Cat Saint-Croix

Oct 18, 2023 35m

Philosopher Cat Saint-Croix joins the Examining Ethics podcast to discuss their work on the role that attention can play in thinking about epistemology. The post Rumination and Wronging with Cat…

Myisha Cherry: Failures of Forgiveness

Oct 04, 2023 30m

Myisha Cherry is on the show today to help us reframe our understanding of the complicated topic of forgiveness. The post Myisha Cherry: Failures of Forgiveness appeared first on The Prindle…

Taking Offense with Emily McTernan

Sep 06, 2023 34m Transcript

Philosopher Emily McTernan joins us on the show to defend the act of taking offense and showing disapproval. The post Taking Offense with Emily McTernan appeared first on The Prindle Institute for…

Roasting Ethics with Luvell Anderson

Aug 16, 2023 25m

Philosopher Luvell Anderson joins us to explore the ethics of the comedic roast. The post Roasting Ethics with Luvell Anderson appeared first on The Prindle Institute for Ethics.

Capitalist Humanitarianism with Lucia Hulsether

Aug 02, 2023 34m

Ethnographer and historian of religion Lucia Hulsether on the strange phenomenon she calls “capitalist humanitarianism.” The post Capitalist Humanitarianism with Lucia Hulsether appeared first on The…

Wildlife Recoveries with Christopher Preston

Jul 05, 2023 33m

In an age when endangered species are dying out by the hundreds, philosopher Christopher Preston argues that there’s hope to be found in the stories of successful wildlife recoveries. The post…

How Much Should We Expect of Ourselves? with Marcus Hedahl and Kyle Fruh

May 17, 2023 33m

How much should we expect from ourselves when it comes to fighting climate change? Explore the issue of demandingness with philosophers Kyle Fruh and Marcus Hedahl on today's episode of Examining…

Motherhood and Ethics with Sarah LaChance Adams

May 03, 2023 25m

On this episode of Examining Ethics, we discuss the ambivalence of motherhood with philosopher Sarah LaChance Adams. The post Motherhood and Ethics with Sarah LaChance Adams appeared first on The…

Social Equality with Jessica Flanigan

Apr 19, 2023 27m

Jessica Flanigan is a philosopher at the Jepson School of Leadership Studies at the University of Richmond. She argues that egalitarians might want to rethink their commitment to democracy. The post…

Climate Ethics with Manuel Wörsdörfer

Apr 05, 2023 28m Transcript

On this episode of Examining Ethics, philosopher Manuel Wörsdörfer joins us to review some of the most pressing climate ethics issues we face today. The post Climate Ethics with Manuel Wörsdörfer…

Authenticity and Gender Norms with Rowan Bell

Mar 01, 2023 27m Transcript

On today’s show, we explore the complicated relationship between gender, authenticity and ethics with philosopher Rowan Bell.  The post Authenticity and Gender Norms with Rowan Bell appeared first on…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Examining Ethics have?

Examining Ethics has published 97 episodes since August 2015, covering topics in Education, Self-Improvement.

Is Examining Ethics still active?

Examining Ethics is currently sporadic with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 29m.

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