Justice: What's The Right Thing To Do? A Lesson in Lying
Immanuel Kant’s stringent theory of morality allows for no exceptions; he believed that telling a lie, even a white lie, is a violation of one’s own dignity.
Harvard University professor and author Michael Sandel invites viewers to think critically about the fundamental questions of justice, equality, democracy, and citizenship. Tonight: Episode 7 - If your friend were hiding inside your home, and a person intent on killing your friend came to your door and asked you where he was, would it be wrong to tell a lie?
Primary Title
- Justice: What's The Right Thing To Do?
Episode Title
- A Lesson in Lying
Date Broadcast
- Monday 18 April 2011
Start Time
- 21 : 10
Finish Time
- 22 : 00
Duration
- 50:00
Series
- 1
Episode
- 7
Channel
- TVNZ 7
Broadcaster
- Television New Zealand
Programme Description
- Harvard University professor and author Michael Sandel invites viewers to think critically about the fundamental questions of justice, equality, democracy, and citizenship. Tonight: Episode 7 - If your friend were hiding inside your home, and a person intent on killing your friend came to your door and asked you where he was, would it be wrong to tell a lie?
Episode Description
- Immanuel Kant’s stringent theory of morality allows for no exceptions; he believed that telling a lie, even a white lie, is a violation of one’s own dignity.
Classification
- Unknown
Owning Collection
- Chapman Archive
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
Captioning Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Subjects
- Justice (Philosophy)
- Values
- Ethics
Genres
- Documentary
Hosts
- Michael Sandel (Presenter)
Contributors
- Loen Kelley (Producer)
- Brigid Sullivan (Executive Producer)
- David Paterson (Producer)
- WGBH-TV (Production Unit)
- Harvard University (Production Unit)
- American Public Television (Production Unit)
Subjects
- Justice (Philosophy)
- Values
- Ethics