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Debating Same-sex Marriage; The Good Life
Debating Same-sex Marriage; The Good Life
Justice: What's the Right Thing to Do?
The Season 1 finale focuses on same-sex marriage.
60 min.
The Good Citizen; Freedom vs. Fit
The Good Citizen; Freedom vs. Fit
Justice: What's the Right Thing to Do?
Disabled golfer Casey Martin's case against the PGA.
60 min.
Claims of Community; Where Our Loyalty Lies
Claims of Community; Where Our Loyalty Lies
Justice: What's the Right Thing to Do?
Kant's belief in a universal duty to humanity.
60 min.
Arguing Affirmative Action; What's the Purpose?
Arguing Affirmative Action; What's the Purpose?
Justice: What's the Right Thing to Do?
The pros and cons of affirmative action are debated.
60 min.
What's a Fair Start? What Do We Deserve?
What's a Fair Start? What Do We Deserve?
Justice: What's the Right Thing to Do?
Redistributing wealth to help the disadvantaged.
60 min.
A Lesson in Lying; A Deal is a Deal
A Lesson in Lying; A Deal is a Deal
Justice: What's the Right Thing to Do?
The morality of lying and misleading truths.
60 min.
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