Felony Murder
If I intentionally commit one crime, but another worse crime results, can I be held accountable? How about those that aided me? In this episode, Anna dives into the efficacy and ethics of felony murd...
17 Feb 202111min
Back to In-Person Classes: Why Now?
In this episode, Noah critiques the decision of the University Administration to send some students back in person on February 8th, a seemingly arbitrary date. We, UNC students, have finally started ...
6 Feb 20218min
WSYD: Zombies and Theft
What Should You Do? is a new episode series on Chapel Phil, led by Brennan Maynard. Philosophers often say a lot about what other people should do, but what would they do in different tense situation...
5 Feb 202113min
Vaccines, Conspiracy, and Individualism
Emily Rakes consults John Stuart Mill for advice on a concerning phenomenon: Anti-vaxxers endangering others in the name of "individualism". Does anti-vaxxing align with Mill's thoughts on individuali...
29 Jan 20219min
Philosophy of Love: The Importance of "WE"
In this episode, Yueying debuts, referencing Nozick and Scruton's pieces on the concept of love. Forming a union and a meaningful relationship requires many changes to one's life. How does the concep...
21 Jan 20217min
Musicians and Morality
When musicians act immorally, should we still listen to their music? In this episode, Elise discusses 1. the extent to which listening is an endorsement of an artist's actions, 2. whether we can sepa...
6 Jan 202111min
Santa's Lies
Happy Holidays! This year, we're all "Ba Humbug"! In her podcast debut, Brennan asks the question: Is it ethical to lie about Santa Claus to our children? Brennan consults many ethical perspectives ...
24 Dec 202012min
Mental Health Amidst the Pandemic
Noah and Max talk about how the pandemic has strained many peoples' mental health. Questions like: "What can we do to improve mental health while complying with our moral obligations to others" and "W...
9 Dec 202018min
