Ethics

Israeli civilians and scholars Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi delve into the moral complexities faced by Israel during times of conflict, particularly in the aftermath of an incident where an IDF soldier mistakenly killed a civilian who was helping in a terrorist attack.
The IDF's takeover of Gaza's Al-Shifa hospital amid the broader conflict sparks debate around the hospital's symbolic significance.
Allison Kaplan Sommer, Don Futterman, and Noah Efron engage in discussions regarding moral and immoral dilemmas, focusing on topics like the challenges Israel faces in balancing goals of crushing Hamas and returning captives, as well as pondering the rationale behind ceasefire during conflicts.
Abraham, known for his activism, challenges God's plan to destroy Sodom, arguing for justice and mercy.
Rabbi Lebens explores the ethics of war in the context of Israel's conflict with Hamas in Gaza.
UN Secretary-General Guterres condemned terror attacks in the Israel-Hamas war, called for a ceasefire, and demanded the immediate release of hostages.
The text criticizes John Podhoretz for making disparaging remarks about Jordan, calling the country "of very little use to the world" and suggesting its creation was illegitimate.
The text discusses a recent blast at Al Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza that was caused by a misfired rocket from the Islamic Jihad, leading to deaths among Palestinians.
Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi reflect on the concept of moral red lines in the context of Israel's ongoing war, questioning whether such lines exist when facing extreme evil, and if so, how they are defined.
The Parashah of the week, Bereshit, marks the beginning of the annual Torah cycle.
The text suggests a shift in the Democratic party's stance on certain issues, arguing that they have redefined themselves, not the Republicans.
The podcast discusses instances of unbecoming behavior by politicians, including a congresswoman causing a disturbance at a Denver theater, a Virginia candidate selling sex acts online, and a new Senate code removing dress requirements.
Eli Lake discusses on a podcast the news that Hunter Biden is facing indictment on a gun charge, rather than on allegations related to influence-peddling involving his father, the former Vice President.
Yuval Levin discusses an article in the New York Times suggesting that the cost of Medicare has significantly decreased, raising the question of whether it is still a major budget concern.
The text is about a podcast where the host expresses fatigue with discussing Trump in American politics but ends up discussing him anyway, highlighting the current political atmosphere.
The podcast discusses the connection between new inflation numbers and a general sense of unease in society, linking certain criminal behaviors like shoplifting to contributing to rising prices and affecting the national mood.
The podcast discusses Democratic representatives criticizing IRS whistleblowers to defend Joe Biden regarding the Hunter Biden issue, highlighting a shift in their previous support for whistleblowers.
The discussion revolves around whether we should praise wealthy leftists like Sam Bankman-Fried, who faces legal issues related to his cryptocurrency exchange that he claimed was for altruistic purposes.
Eliana Johnson reveals in a podcast that a photograph shows Hunter Biden with his father Joe Biden on the day in 2017 when Hunter reportedly threatened a Chinese energy executive with Joe's involvement if a deal went sour.
In a podcast episode featuring Eli Lake, there is a discussion about the Justice Department's decision to indict Donald Trump, with Lake expressing skepticism about the move.
Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz, a vegan for 12 years, has issued a challenge offering $5,000 to anyone willing to debate him on veganism in front of their congregation, aiming to convince Jews to embrace veganism due to health, environmental, and ethical reasons, rejecting the assumption that kosher necessarily means ethical meat consumption.
In a podcast discussing the erosion of trust in American society, connections are drawn between bank failures, tech failures, moral failings among politicians and tech giants, and the overall decline in trust.
The discussion focuses on the battery and defamation lawsuit against Donald Trump and its potential implications if he loses.
The podcast discusses the complexity of recent leaks, increased lawlessness in Chicago, and the New York Times' shifting narrative.
The text discusses the notion that even if one believes that legal actions against a public figure are an overreach, it is still possible to hold the opinion that the individual, who has engaged in activities like paying hush money to adult entertainers, may not be a suitable choice for a position of leadership, such as the president.

Top authors in Ethics

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