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Jul 2025
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Episode 145, The Mystery of Morality: Li...

Jack Symes | Andrew Horton, Oliver Marley, and Rose de Castellane
About this episode

'"Hello – it's Olly here!

For Episode 145, we have another very special show for you: the recording from our live event – The Mystery of Morality – held on 12 June 2025 at London's Royal Institution Theatre.

The event was a conversation between four of our previous guests: Richard Swinburne, Jessica Frazier, Alex O'Connor and Peter Singer. The question at the heart of the discussion: where does morality come from, and who (or what) counts morally?

It's a brilliant discussion filled with humorous moments, but also some very serious moments and topics, such as same-sex relationships and animal rights. I think it's one of our best shows yet. Thank you to everyone who came along to make it such a special evening. The first part of this podcast is their free-flowing conversation; the second is a Q&A with the audience. Without further ado, I'll pass you over to Jack, live from The Royal Institution Theatre – we hope you enjoy the show."

Links

Richard Swinburne, Website

Jessica Frazier, Website

Alex O'Connor, Website

Peter Singer, Website

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