Julian Baggini is one of Britain’s most popular writers on philosophy and a bestselling author. Renowned for his entertaining and straightforward treatment of the biggest philosophical issues, he has published a number of highly acclaimed books. He is a founding editor of The Philosophers’ Magazine and a frequent contributor to national newspapers and BBC radio.

'The Big Questions' series is designed to let renowned experts confront the 20 most fundamental and frequently asked questions of a major branch of science or philosophy.

In 'The Big Questions: Ethics' Julian Baggini, one of Britain's best-known philosophers, condenses complex, contemporary issues of right and wrong into 20 key questions. He examines how we can start to answer them, what they might mean to us and how they influence the way we choose to live our lives.

Among the ideas debated are: What is free will? Can it ever be right to kill? Is terrorism ever justified? Should euthanasia be legal? Are some people superior to others? Do animals have rights?