ethics
Retributive vs utilitarian justice
The ethics and philosophy of punishment: retributive justice vs utilitarian justice. Defining the appropriate punishments for crimes. Join our LSE debate!
Internet shaming: cyberbullying or fair punishment?
Internet has become a tool to shame and punish wrongdoing and abuse. But is online shaming that different from cyberbullying, vigilantism or mob justice?
Commercial surrogacy pros and cons debate
How does surrogacy work? What are its pros and cons? We debate the ethics and costs of commercial surrogacy and the problems for surrogate mothers
Mercy killing debate: should euthanasia be legalized?
Pros and cons of physician assisted suicide. Dying with dignity? Right to die? Should euthanasia be legalized? Mercy killing crime or compassionate act?
Death penalty pros and cons: should it be abolished?
Is capital punishment the solution? Should it be abolished? Death penalty pros and cons debate and poll. Harsh punishments, human rights and crime
Is helping the poor a moral obligation?
Is giving money to charity our duty or a sign of generosity? Peter Singer's ethics suggest that helping the poor is our moral obligation. Do you agree?
Is it wrong to eat meat? On vegan ethics
Is it wrong to eat meat? Can animal suffering and meat industry cruelty be justified? We debate ethical eating and the pros and cons of veganism. Join us!
Thinking as a global citizen in a global village?
Patriotism vs cosmopolitanism: Should you act as a citizen of the world living in a global village or as a patriot prioritizing your fellow nationals? Vote
Stem cell research pros and cons
Stem cell research controversy and debate: pros and cons. Stem cells from human embryos may help save lives but pose ethical problems. Join the discussion.
Public service conduct: Do ethics laws make government ethical?
An increasing number of governments are regulating Public Service conduct. Join the discussion on the main drivers and problems of ethics regulation
Ethics in politics: are politicians like the citizens they represent?
Are ethics in politics and society diverging? Do the moral principles that guide politicians' behavior reflect our own ethical standards?
Kant or Hegel: most influential philosopher
Kant are Hegel are two of the greatest thinkers of all times. Here we discuss which of the two German philosophers is more influential today. Vote!
Should child beauty pageants be banned?
Child beauty pageants are an old tradition but also one of the most controversial competitions around the world. Many claim they should be banned. And you?
Living together before marriage: good idea?
Living together before marriage has pros and cons. Some argue that cohabitation ruins relationships, others that it helps consolidating them. And you?
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