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Hello and welcome to Ethics Explained, the home of everything you need to know about ethics in the 21st century. 

Let Ben Wardle be your guide to everything you need to know about everyone from Aristotle to AJ Ayer. Here on Ethics Explained you'll find daily posts that are easy to understand and made relevant to real life. All our posts are designed to be thought-provoking and enlightening, giving you new perspectives on humanity's biggest problems. 

We aspire to tackle all the big debates, dilemmas and issues humanity faces - from climate change to consumerism, and from artificial intelligence to abortion - in a way that makes these big issues both understandable and relevant to our everyday lives. You'll find articles that are filled with empathy, insight and - where appropriate - entertainment. 

We are living through extraordinary times. Religion - once the authoritative voice on morality and ethics - is on the decline. Individuals are enjoying more freedom, human rights and individual autonomy than ever before. How are we to make moral decisions in the 21st century? What kind of world do we want to be living in? What values should we prioritise as we look towards the future? 

Let Ethics Explained be your armchair guide to everything concerning ethics, morality and opinion. This blog is committed to bringing you insight and providing you with inspiration to think more, ask more and become more engaged with the big ethical questions humanity faces today. 

In uncertain times, it matters more than ever to have Ethics Explained. 

Ben Wardle

Ben Wardle is a Religion, Philosophy & Ethics student at King's College, London. He is particularly interested in religious ethics, sex ethics, liberation theology and the work of John Stuart Mill. He names Aristotle, Kant and JS Mill as his three favourite philosophers, whilst taking an active interest in the practice of altruism and meditation.