Religion and Ethics (2 Parts)

Synopsis

Recordings of the Royal Institute of Philosophy’s ‘Christmas Discussions’ at the University of Warwick. The recordings are in four pairs. The first of each pair is a talk by an eminent philosopher, the second a discussion with sixth formers and their teachers.
Part 1: Religious considerations can only provide objective criteria for grounding moral judgements if it is in principle possible for secular ones to do so too. The argument proceeds through the drawing of distinctions.
Part 2: The criteria necessary for recognising an ideal of moral or aesthetic perfection as authoritative may not be the same as those required for constructing it. So it is logically possible for religion to supplement ethics.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 2 x 50 min.

Year of production

1984

Availability

Sale

Documentation

A detailed handbook gives an outline of the arguments, explanations of problematic or technical terms, necessary background, suggestions for further reading and bibliographical references.

Uses

6th-formers and college teachers.

Subjects

Philosophy; Religious studies

Keywords

ethical issues

Credits

Writer

Martin Warner

Cast

Martin Warner

Production Company

Name

University of Warwick Audio-Visual Centre

Distributor

Name

Royal Institute of Philosophy