David Edmonds (Uehiro Centre, Oxford University) and Nigel Warburton (freelance philosopher/writer) interview top philosophers on a wide range of topics. Two books based on the series have been published by Oxford University Press. We are currently self-funding - donations very welcome via our website http://www.philosophybites.com
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Tim Scanlon on Free Speech
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Anthony Kenny on Aquinas' Ethics
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Michael Sandel on Genetic Enhancement in Sport
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Jonathan Wolff on Marx on Alienation
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