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Philosophy | Ethics Short Story Discussions

Philosophy | Ethics Short Story Discussions

Written by: After Dinner Conversation
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Named “TOP 20 PHILOSOPHY PODCAST” for 2022!

Brought to you by “After Dinner Conversation” publishing; thoughtful discussions about the philosophy and ethics found in the short fiction stories from our monthly magazine.

Or, put another way, discussions about “what-if” examples, across literary genres, regarding ethics, metaphysics, epistemology, utilitarianism, aesthetics, moral relativism, and political and economic philosophy.

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Episodes
  • E71. "Season Five Recap" - After Dinner Conversation editor Kolby answers listener questions.

    E71. "Season Five Recap" - After Dinner Conversation editor Kolby answers listener questions.
    Jan 29 2023

    Named “Top 20 Philosophy Podcast” for 2023!

    STORY SUMMARY: After Dinner Conversation editor Kolby wraps up the Season Five podcast and answers ten listener questions.

    BOOK LINK: Download the accompanying short stories here.

    MAGAZINE: Sign up for our monthly magazine and receive short stories that ask ethical and philosophical questions. Use the discount code on our website to get the first month free!

    SUPPORT: Support us on Patreon.

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    19 mins
  • E70. "The Growing And Weeding Of Dandelions" - Can the stakes ever be so high that genocide of a species is a reasonable option?

    E70. "The Growing And Weeding Of Dandelions" - Can the stakes ever be so high that genocide of a species is a reasonable option?
    Nov 6 2022

    Philosophy | Ethics Short Story Magazine: Code “Happy” for 12 Issues/$4.95! https://www.afterdinnerconversation.com/subscribe/yearly

    Named “Top 20 Philosophy Podcast” for 2022!

    STORY SUMMARY: In this work of philosophical short story fiction, a civilization-sized space ship has been flying to populate the surrounding solar systems. They start with a skeleton crew, use ship resources and grow their population over generations, then arrive at a new planet. They drop off the extra people, replenish their raw resources, and do it all again. All is well until a weak radio signal makes them realize they are heading towards a planet that likely already has sentient alien life. If they don’t stop, their population will burst at the seams in the ship and they will likely run out of resources before the next solar system. If they do stop, they are likely to, over time, subjugate the indigenous population. They have just weeks to decide if they plan to make a course correction.

    BOOK LINK: Download the accompanying short story here.

    COMPANION PODCAST: Listen to our audiobook readings of After Dinner Conversation short stories (“Philosophy | Ethics Short Story Audiobooks”).

    MAGAZINE: Sign up for our monthly magazine and receive short stories that ask ethical and philosophical questions. Use the discount code on our website to get the first month free or an entire year for just $4.95!

    SUPPORT: Support us on Patreon.

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    40 mins
  • E69. "For Your Safety" - How do you know if the government-imposed limits on personal freedom “for your protection” have gone too far?

    E69. "For Your Safety" - How do you know if the government-imposed limits on personal freedom “for your protection” have gone too far?
    Oct 20 2022

    Philosophy | Ethics Short Story Magazine: Code “Happy” for 12 Issues/$4.95! https://www.afterdinnerconversation.com/subscribe/yearly

    Named “Top 20 Philosophy Podcast” for 2022!

    STORY SUMMARY: In this work of philosophical short story fiction, Zoe gets a knock on her door from the Department of Public Health. They have detected increased biochemical signatures that lead them to believe she has been having sexual intercourse without a properly filed Intimate Partnership Agreement (IPA). The IPA’s are for her protection to ensure that any potential partners are disease free. Initially, she denies the accusations, but the evidence from her Livewell stream is overwhelming. This time, it’s just a fine, but if it happens again the punishments will get more severe, all the way up to having points deducted from her social confidence rating.

    BOOK LINK: Download the accompanying short story here.

    COMPANION PODCAST: Listen to our audiobook readings of After Dinner Conversation short stories (“Philosophy | Ethics Short Story Audiobooks”).

    MAGAZINE: Sign up for our monthly magazine and receive short stories that ask ethical and philosophical questions. Use the discount code on our website to get the first month free or an entire year for just $4.95!

    SUPPORT: Support us on Patreon.

    FOLLOW: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook
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    41 mins
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