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'Evil' is a concept more readily associated with theology and psychology than the social sciences. Tabloid headlines denounce evil crimes but offer little in the way of explanation. Indeed, the ver...y term implies that no explanation is possible. But Michel Wieviorka, the leading French sociologist, tells Laurie Taylor why he thinks that evil can and should be subjected to sociological scrutiny. They are joined by Peter Young, Head of Criminology at the University of Kent. Also, the sociologist, Judith Green, talks about her study into the morality of cycling - do cyclists feel they are 'better' than drivers and have drivers conceded the ethical high ground?
'Evil' is a concept more readily associated with theology and psychology than the social sciences. Tabloid headlines denounce evil crimes but offer little in the way of explanation. Indeed, the ver...y term implies that no explanation is possible. But Michel Wieviorka, the leading French sociologist, tells Laurie Taylor why he thinks that evil can and should be subjected to sociological scrutiny. They are joined by Peter Young, Head of Criminology at the University of Kent. Also, the sociologist, Judith Green, talks about her study into the morality of cycling - do cyclists feel they are 'better' than drivers and have drivers conceded the ethical high ground?
| Series: | Thinking allowed; Series 2012 |
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| First transmission date: | 2012-06-27 |
| Original broadcast channel: | BBC Radio 4 |
| Published: | 2012 |
| Rights Statement: | Rights owned or controlled by The Open University |
| Restrictions on use: | This material can be used in accordance with The Open University conditions of use. A link to the conditions can be found at the bottom of all OU Digital Archive web pages. |
| Duration: | 00:30:00 |
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| Producer: | Charlie Taylor |
| Presenter: | Laurie Taylor |
| Contributors: | Judith Green; Laurie Taylor; Michel Wieviorka; Peter Young |
| Publisher: | BBC Open University |
| Production number: | AUDA710B |
| Available to public: | no |
