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Surprising Ethics podcast
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The most interesting ideas in ethics and political philosophy. Where every episode contains a surprise. By Dr William Gildea. https://linktr.ee/surprisingethics
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Surprising Ethics
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 philosop...
surprisingethics.buzzsprout.com
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Sara's work is excellent, looking forward to listening to this podcast on an upcoming commute!
I had a good time conversing with Will Gildea about my work on envy. If you listen to it, let me know what you think!
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NEW episode: why envy can be *good*, according to @saraprotasi.bsky.social. Our conversation covers envy's role in self-improvement, self-esteem, self-acceptance, love, friendship, inequality and racism. Listen here:

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December 1, 2025 at 3:39 PM
New episode today on envy's virtues!
NEW episode: why envy can be *good*, according to @saraprotasi.bsky.social. Our conversation covers envy's role in self-improvement, self-esteem, self-acceptance, love, friendship, inequality and racism. Listen here:

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December 1, 2025 at 2:35 PM
It's World Philosophy Day! Why not celebrate hard with an episode of Surprising Ethics? For the most intriguing ideas in philosophy. Link to platforms: linktr.ee/surprisinget...
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November 20, 2025 at 3:04 PM
New episode! Will AI have rights? Will AI really become conscious? Should we stop AI development right now?
Hear from experts on both sides of the debate: linktr.ee/surprisinget...
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November 3, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Would we be better off with less liberty? Would we make fewer tragic decisions? "Yes", says Sarah Conly. We discuss her defence of paternalism in a new episode, and talk about paternalism, freedom, dating, smoking, equality, and whether we're so rational after all.
October 6, 2025 at 1:58 PM
The podcast can now be found on every platform: surprisingethics.buzzsprout.com just hit the purple follow button here to dive into surprising episodes on all things ethical
Surprising Ethics
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 philosop...
surprisingethics.buzzsprout.com
September 6, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Is it morally*wrong* to be monogamous?
In our most popular launch episode, we explore a surprising argument against monogamy, comparing monogamy to telling one's friends one can't have other friends.
Can monogamy be salvaged? surprisingethics.buzzsprout.com
Surprising Ethics
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 philosop...
surprisingethics.buzzsprout.com
September 3, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Launch day is finally here!
New podcast all about surprising ideas on #ethics and political values. Tune in for philosophers' hottest takes! 3 launch eps to choose from here: surprisingethics.buzzsprout.com
Surprising Ethics
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 philosop...
surprisingethics.buzzsprout.com
September 1, 2025 at 3:10 PM
2 days until launch! Reliably surprising ideas coming your way - see trailer here surprisingethics.buzzsprout.com
Surprising Ethics
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 philosop...
surprisingethics.buzzsprout.com
August 30, 2025 at 11:27 AM
The trailer has now launched!! Check out this 1 minute into to Surprising Ethics, a new podcast about philosophers' most surprising ethical ideas: surprisingethics.buzzsprout.com
Surprising Ethics
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 philosop...
surprisingethics.buzzsprout.com
August 26, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Another episode launching soon covers animal rights. Why wouldn't animals have rights too? We show how hard it is to say: "all humans have rights, but animals do not". Strap in for some surprises!
August 19, 2025 at 5:52 PM
One upcoming episode will be on hedonism! We ask: is pleasure all there is to a good life? Hedonists have *surprisingly* good arguments, so watch out!
August 19, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Brand new podcast launching soon! Bringing you the most surprising ideas in ethics and political philosophy. With short episodes by me, Dr William Gildea, and long-form interviews with philosophers on their contributions.
August 19, 2025 at 5:49 PM