Episode 57 - PHILOSOPHER LUCY ALLAIS EXPLAINS WHY I HAVE AN ETHICAL DUTY TO GET VACCINATED

I asked philosopher Lucy Allais to join me to help us think philosophically about some of the debates around vaccines for covid-19. If, for example, I do not want to get vaccinated, is it okay to straightforwardly choose to not getvaccinated? Lucy doesn't think so, and in this episode of In The Ring With Eusebius McKaiser she systematically talks us through the ethical issues by asking, 'what do we owe others?' We also talked about whether or not some of the rights-talk from those who do not want to get vaccinated - "I have a right to bodily integrity!" - is ethically defensible and convincing. Lucy explains how the rights analysis is more morally complicated than those who cite rights casually would have us believe. Finally, the discussion ends with an examination of whether or not the state would be overreaching its moral authority if it formulates a policy of mandatory vaccination. 

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On In The Ring With Eusebius McKaiser I tackle all the uncomfortable topics that dominate public debate. With my reputation for fearless debate as a former World Masters Debate Champ, and a background in law and philosophy, you can expect debates on everything from whether or not it is racist for a non-black person to quote the N-word, to questions of how to tackle inequality, whether people are responsible for unconscious biases, the ethics of refusing to be vaccinated, the status of animals, debating books, and much more! The crucial differentiator of this podcast series compared to others is that it is fearless in its debate orientation, and no topic is off bounds! However, my motto is: "You are entitled to be treated with dignity .... but NOT to have your worldview affirmed!" So come with well-considered reasons for your viewpoints when you get YOUR chance to come on the platform to In The Ring With Eusebius McKaiser