Sex, dating, and discrimination. New episode today! We ask: what counts as discrimination in dating, and what is simply following your preferences? Is looks-based discrimination a thing? And more! linktr.ee/surprisinget...

Are activists who fight for good with a bad strategy morally compromised? New episode! Ft. Tobias Leenaert Covers the surprising case against certain forms of activism, catharsis, community, and principles for success in activism. Case study of hardline vegan activism. linktr.ee/surprisinget...

New episode this morning on #Iran, self-defence and ethics of war! With none other than David Rodin. linktr.ee/surprisinget...

It's live and taking off! Is the #manosphere making men incapable of love? New episode of Surprising Ethics! Listen hereeee linktr.ee/surprisinget...

Very grateful that The Ecologist has covered my podcast! theecologist.org/2026/mar/17/...

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Is it unjust to deny 10-17 year olds the vote? Tune into the new episode with Isa Trifan of @uniessexgov.bsky.social!

Big new episode! #parenting #plantbased

New episode! What should parents feed their kids? Meat or plant-based? We use ethics, science and psychology to tackle this big one, and put 2 philosophers' arguments to the test with parents

Surprising Ethics will get controversial this Sunday! Tune in then for this surprise episode 💣🎉 #podcasts

The #newyearsresolutions episode of my podcast discusses how focusing on process over outcome can be more fulfilling and whether resolutions are a good idea in a culture of hyper-productivity. Let me know what you think! linktr.ee/surprisinget...

New episode: the philosophy of new year's resolutions! On how we can set better #newyearsresolutions by focusing on process not achievements. And on Bertrand Russell's call to focus on leisure and escape our ideology of overwork. linktr.ee/surprisinget...

The wonderful public philosophy magazine The Pamphlet has just published a feature of this podcast! www.the-pamphlet.com/articles/sur...

“Surprising Ethics”: Interview with William Gildea — THE PAMPHLET

“Surprising Ethics” aims to be an accessible philosophy podcast. Can you tell us more about your mission and why you think philosophy should be made more understandable? Do you think podcasts are part...

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Sara's work is excellent, looking forward to listening to this podcast on an upcoming commute!

Sara Protasi@saraprotasi.bsky.social · 8mo ago

I had a good time conversing with Will Gildea about my work on envy. If you listen to it, let me know what you think! #philsky #philosophy

New episode today on envy's virtues!

William Gildea@williamgildea.bsky.social · 8mo ago

NEW episode: why envy can be *good*, according to @saraprotasi.bsky.social. Our conversation covers envy's role in self-improvement, self-esteem, self-acceptance, love, friendship, inequality and racism. Listen here: linktr.ee/surprisinget...

It's World Philosophy Day! Why not celebrate hard with an episode of Surprising Ethics? For the most intriguing ideas in philosophy. Link to platforms: linktr.ee/surprisinget...

New episode! Will AI have rights? Will AI really become conscious? Should we stop AI development right now? Hear from experts on both sides of the debate: linktr.ee/surprisinget...

Would we be better off with less liberty? Would we make fewer tragic decisions? "Yes", says Sarah Conly. We discuss her defence of paternalism in a new episode, and talk about paternalism, freedom, dating, smoking, equality, and whether we're so rational after all.

The podcast can now be found on every platform: surprisingethics.buzzsprout.com just hit the purple follow button here to dive into surprising episodes on all things ethical

Surprising Ethics

The most interesting ideas from ethics and political theory. Where every episode contains a surprise.Surprising Ethics is an accessible philosophy podcast exploring the striking ways in which philosop...

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Is it morally*wrong* to be monogamous? In our most popular launch episode, we explore a surprising argument against monogamy, comparing monogamy to telling one's friends one can't have other friends. Can monogamy be salvaged? surprisingethics.buzzsprout.com

Surprising Ethics

The most interesting ideas from ethics and political theory. Where every episode contains a surprise.Surprising Ethics is an accessible philosophy podcast exploring the striking ways in which philosop...

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Launch day is finally here! New podcast all about surprising ideas on #ethics and political values. Tune in for philosophers' hottest takes! 3 launch eps to choose from here: surprisingethics.buzzsprout.com

Surprising Ethics

The most interesting ideas from ethics and political theory. Where every episode contains a surprise.Surprising Ethics is an accessible philosophy podcast exploring the striking ways in which philosop...

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2 days until launch! Reliably surprising ideas coming your way - see trailer here surprisingethics.buzzsprout.com

Surprising Ethics

The most interesting ideas from ethics and political theory. Where every episode contains a surprise.Surprising Ethics is an accessible philosophy podcast exploring the striking ways in which philosop...

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The trailer has now launched!! Check out this 1 minute into to Surprising Ethics, a new podcast about philosophers' most surprising ethical ideas: surprisingethics.buzzsprout.com

Surprising Ethics

The most interesting ideas from ethics and political theory. Where every episode contains a surprise.Surprising Ethics is an accessible philosophy podcast exploring the striking ways in which philosop...

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Another episode launching soon covers animal rights. Why wouldn't animals have rights too? We show how hard it is to say: "all humans have rights, but animals do not". Strap in for some surprises!

One upcoming episode will be on hedonism! We ask: is pleasure all there is to a good life? Hedonists have *surprisingly* good arguments, so watch out!

Brand new podcast launching soon! Bringing you the most surprising ideas in ethics and political philosophy. With short episodes by me, Dr William Gildea, and long-form interviews with philosophers on their contributions.