Bioethikos Podcasts

Document Type

Podcast

Publication Date

1-20-2007

Abstract

Our mid-January podcast features one very tough ethics question, about moral rules in conflict. We present a case study from The Hiding Place, a classic story about Nazi-occupied Holland during World War II.

You are hiding political refugees in your house, and soldiers knock on your door. Do you lie to the soldiers to save a life, or do you tell the truth, putting your guests at risk? Two duties are in conflict: the duty to tell the truth, and the duty to preserve life. How do you decide?

Keywords

Bioethics, The Hiding Place, lie

Comments

Special thanks to Aaron Costerisan, this year’s Center for Bioethics Fellow, who joined in the discussion.

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Theme Music: Gli Uccelli (The Birds), Part I. Prelude (Allegro moderato), by Respighi, courtesy of Shockwave Sound

Special Music: ‘The Sanctuary’ by Paul Lisney

Music Bumpers:

Except as noted, all music courtesy of The Podsafe Music Network and IODA Promonet.

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