Dialogues

Synopsis

Nobel Prize-winner and best-selling author Elie Wiesel explores compelling issues of moral responsibility in this provocative series made for US television channel PBS. DIALOGUES, moderated by Richard D. Heffner, deals with Wiesel’s thoughts on modern society and profound moral issues. Individual topics covered in the three DVDs are: Am I My Brother’s Keeper - personal choice and public goals; The Use and Misuse of Memory - confronting the past and securing the future; Nationalism and World Peace - maintaining identity and preserving peace;Taking Life: An Act of Mercy? - murder in cold blood vs killing with compassion; Political Correctness - personal freedom and public morals; Genetic Engineering - the ethics of scientific development; Religion and Politics - the roles and responsibilities of leaders; The Intellectual in Our Lives - the effective use of knowledge; Capital Punishment - the morality of retribution; The Role of the State - direction or dictate, leadership vs tyranny.

Language

English

Country

United States

Year of release

2008

Subjects

Philosophy

Keywords

capital punishment; ethical issues; medical ethics; moral values

Credits

Contributor

Elie Wiesel; Richard D Heffner

Sponsor

Name

PBS

Web

http://www.pbs.org External site opens in new window

Distributor

Name

Quantum Leap

Notes

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