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Ezechiel Thibaud and Andreas Matthias
The relevant philosophy podcast with Dr Ezechiel Thibaud and Dr Andreas Matthias. Two philosophers with cute accents and their guests discuss the intricacies of modern life. Brought to you by daily-philosophy.com. Every Tuesday.
We're all keeping busy, but is this the same as being truly active as a person? Erich Fromm on activity and busy-ness.
In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to everyday life, but we do it in small portions that you can listen to during a lunch break or a short commute.
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Are we doing anything wrong by owning things? Erich Fromm on the ethics of private ownership.
In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to everyday life, but we do it in small portions that you can listen to during a lunch break or a short commute.
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Most of us have too much stuff. Stuff that is not really needed, that does not make us happier, and that just fills up our lives. But what can we do to solve this problem?
In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to everyday life, but we do it in small portions that you can listen to during a lunch break or a short commute.
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The difference between HAVING and BEING in our lives, according to philosopher and psychoanalyst Erich Fromm. Here: A flower seen by two poets, one Western and one Japanese.
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The difference between HAVING and BEING in our lives, according to philosopher and psychoanalyst Erich Fromm.
In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to everyday life, but we do it in small portions that you can listen to during a lunch break or a short commute.
Find all episodes with video and text on Every Dawn:
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We all avoid household work, if we can. But is it wise to do so?
In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to everyday life, but we do it in small portions that you can listen to during a lunch break or a short commute.
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What is alienation at work, and what can we do about it?
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When I go to the wilderness with my bushcraft knife or my 4WD Jeep, what do I need society for?
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The Industrial Revolution and capitalism have brought us previously unknown material wealth -- but only if what you want is also what everyone else wants.
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Conformity is a way of giving away the responsibility for our own lives. When we are part of a mass of people, we feel safe.
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Destroying what scares us...
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Submitting to authority is one of the ways how we can get rid of our freedom.
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Freedom is supposed to be a good thing -- then why are so many of us trying to escape from it?
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Creativity is more than sculpture, paintings and music. It is what keeps us human in our everyday lives.
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The ancient Indian concept of different stages of life, each with its own purpose, is still very relevant today!
In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to everyday life, but we do it in small portions that you can listen to during a lunch break or a short commute.
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In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to everyday life, but we do it in small portions that you can listen to during a lunch break or a short commute.
Find all episodes with video and text on Every Dawn:
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The story of Ted Neeley, who played Jesus -- until it wasn't playing anymore.
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In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to everyday life, but we do it in small portions that you can listen to during a lunch break or a short commute.
Find all episodes with video and text on Every Dawn:
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Read more on the topic here on Daily Philosophy:
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In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to everyday life, but we do it in small portions that you can listen to during a lunch break or a short commute.
Find all episodes with video and text on Every Dawn:
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Read more on the topic here on Daily Philosophy:
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In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to everyday life, but we do it in small portions that you can listen to during a lunch break or a short commute.
Find all episodes with video and text on Every Dawn:
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Read more on the topic here on Daily Philosophy:
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In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to everyday life, but we do it in small portions that you can listen to during a lunch break or a short commute.
Find all episodes with video and text on Every Dawn:
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Read more on the topic here on Daily Philosophy:
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In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to everyday life, but we do it in small portions that you can listen to during a lunch break or a short commute.
Find all episodes with video and text on Every Dawn:
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Read more on the topic here on Daily Philosophy:
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In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to everyday life, but we do it in small portions that you can listen to during a lunch break or a short commute.
Find all episodes with video and text on Every Dawn:
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Read more on the topic here on Daily Philosophy:
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In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to everyday life, but we do it in small portions that you can listen to during a lunch break or a short commute.
Find all episodes with video and text on Every Dawn:
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Read more on the topic here on Daily Philosophy:
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In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to everyday life, but we do it in small portions that you can listen to during a lunch break or a short commute.
Find all episodes with video and text on Every Dawn:
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Read more on the topic here on Daily Philosophy:
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In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to everyday life, but we do it in small portions that you can listen to during a lunch break or a short commute.
Find all episodes with video and text on Every Dawn:
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Read more on the topic here on Daily Philosophy:
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In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to everyday life, but we do it in small portions that you can listen to during a lunch break or a short commute.
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Philosopher Erich Fromm on how technologies have betrayed us. Instead of bringing about happier lives, they have created conditions for suffering in our societies.
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Philosopher and psychoanalyst Erich Fromm thinks that our biggest problem in modern society is that we try to escape from our own freedom. But what does this mean?
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Philosopher and psychoanalyst Erich Fromm, famous from the 1960s all the way to the 1980s, analyses what is wrong with our societies.
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What is the mind, and how is the concept of a mind connected to the idea of a (Christian) soul? Come along as we explore the relationship of mind, body and soul.
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What exactly is the relationship between pleasure and happiness? Can we have the one without the other? And what is the role of human creativity in making us happy?
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Philosopher Richard Taylor, following Aristotle, proposes that being CREATIVE in our lives is the surest way to happiness.
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In his book The Conquest of Happiness, Bertrand Russell, one of the most important philosophers of the 20th century, tries to sort out what makes us happy and how we can find happiness by changing the way we look at the world.
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This is the second part of our discussion of Bertrand Russell's reasons for unhapiness. In the next episode, we will see what his proposals are on actually living happier lives.
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After introducing the life of philosopher Bertrand Russell two episodes ago, today we want to move on to his work and discuss why, according to him, we are unhappy in our lives.
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After discussing the main points of Aristotle's ethics, today we look at the life of the man and how it informs his work.
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Bertrand Russell, one of the most important analytic philosophers of the 20th century, also once wrote a book about happiness: The Conquest of Happiness. In this episode, we introduce the man, and in the following episodes we will discuss Russell's book and his ideas about a happy life.
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Is laziness a human right? What Aristotle would say about the attempt to cheat one's employer at work.
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Is there one life that is best for everyone, or can different cultures have different standards for what makes a good life? Philosopher Martha Nussbaum has proposed ten capabilities that a fully lived human life should have.
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How can we face adversity in our lives? Aristotle on the value of obstacles for achieving happiness and success.
In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to everyday life, but we do it in small portions that you can listen to during a lunch break or a short commute.
Today, we have a look at what we can learn from ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle about facing adversity. Things that are dangerous or just annoying and that keep us from realising our best selves -- or at least this is how we perceive them. But could we be mistaken? Listen to this episode to find out!
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In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to everyday life, but we do it in small portions that you can listen to during a lunch break or a short commute.
Today, we have a look at what we can learn from ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle about acting to promote our benefit while still benefiting others. These two are often seen as incompatible with each other. But are they? Listen to this episode to find out!
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In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to everyday life, but we do it in small portions that you can listen to during a lunch break or a short commute.
Today, we have a look at what we can learn from ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle about making new experiences in life. Often, we are reluctant to challenge ourselves, to try out new things. Why would this be a problem? Listen to this episode to find out!
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In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to everyday life, but we do it in small portions that you can listen to during a lunch break or a short commute.
Today, we have a look at what we can learn from ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle about making new experiences in life. Often, we are reluctant to challenge ourselves, to try out new things. Why would this be a problem? Listen to this episode to find out!
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Accented Philosophy - Every Tuesday
In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to everyday life, but we do it in small portions that you can listen to during a lunch break or a short commute.
Today, we have a look at what we can learn from ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle about work-life balance. What is the real value of a better, more lucrative job? Listen to this episode to find out!
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Accented Philosophy - Every Tuesday
In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to everyday life, but we do it in small portions that you can listen to during a lunch break or a short commute.
Today, we have a look at Aristotle's ideas about what goals in life are valuable. Often, we will pursue goals that make us unhappy or miserable. But how can we distinguish worthy from unworthy goals? Listen to this episode to find out!
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Do you love science fiction and philosophy? Professor Catherine Greene, author of the post-apocalyptic novel “The Red Hairband”, sits down with us to discuss the future, medicine, pregnancy, time travel, freedom, and the ideal society.
A fascinating and enlightening conversation that you don’t want to miss!
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In this episode, Ezechiel and Andy discuss their different takes on what free speech means and what its limits should be. How far should the freedom of speech go? Should speech be regulated by law? And is "free speech absolutism" (Elon Musk) a good thing?
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Accented Philosophy - Every Tuesday (or thereabouts)
In this episode, Ezechiel and Andy discuss the allure and ethics of True Crime shows. Why do we watch True Crime stories when we wouldn't want to actually be caught in a real crime? What makes True Crime shows attractive? And are we doing anything bad when supporting True Crime productions?
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Accented Philosophy - Every Tuesday (or thereabouts)
In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to everyday life, but we do it in small portions that you can listen to during a lunch break or a short commute.
Today, we have a look at virtues, as ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle understood them. Virtues like kindness or courage are good properties of character, but does it matter if we have only some or all of them? Listen to this episode to find out!
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Accented Philosophy - Every Tuesday
In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to everyday life, but we do it in small portions that you can listen to during a lunch break or a short commute.
Today, we have a look at emotions. It seems like emotions can always get in the way of our intentions to behave right. Greed, love, anger seem to make moral behaviour difficult if not impossible. But can we control our emotions?
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In this episode, Ezechiel and Andy discuss the anti-work movement. Its proponents see work as an instrument of domination, and the abolishment of work as the only way to a free and happy society. But can we really live without working? And what would this look like? Come and discuss with us!
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Accented Philosophy - Every Tuesday (or thereabouts)
In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to everyday life, but we do it in small portions that you can listen to during a lunch break or a short commute.
Today, we have a look at what it means to be a good, virtuous person for Aristotle. Far from being outdated and only of historical interest, you will see that Aristotle’s thoughts are still incredibly relevant and can directly help us live happier and more fulfilling lives today.
A new series here on Accented Philosophy! In addition to the discussion episodes, we now bring you shorter episodes on particular topics from philosophy and everyday life. Look out for the episodes marked in the title as "Lunchtime Thoughts". Just long enough for a bit of thoughtfulness during your lunchtime break!
This time: What is Philosophy?
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In this episode, Ezechiel and Andy discuss the trend of quietly quitting work: doing what's required in one's contract and nothing more. For many, this is the only answer to a job that is exploitative, meaningless and empty. But is quietly quitting really the best way to reclaim our lives? Come and discuss with us!
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Accented Philosophy - Every Tuesday (or thereabouts)
In this episode, Ezechiel and Andy discuss the recent debate about OnlyFans and whether online sex work is better or worse than conventional prostitution. What exactly are the moral problems of sites like OnlyFans, and how can and should this kind of work be regulated and controlled?
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00:00:57 What is OnlyFans?
00:04:22 Should platforms be allowed to censor content?
00:08:42 Should Facebook be run by the government?
00:12:29 Is pornography immoral?
00:17:09 Does pornography harm the performers?
00:19:16 Is online sex different from offline prostitution?
00:24:35 Can we ask platforms to regulate themselves?
00:27:48 How to police social media?
00:32:59 Labour laws and protections for online creators
00:37:31 Freelancing: are delivery drivers different from poets?
Next time: Online dating.
Accented Philosophy - Every Tuesday (or thereabouts)
Beauty discrimination online
In this episode, Ezechiel and Andy discuss beauty in online media and whether it is discriminatory to prefer beautiful actors and presenters in video material. Are we doing something morally bad when we watch Youtubers we find attractive? Should attractiveness have no influence on our viewing habits? Or are we free to watch whom we like? Listen to find out!
Please note that this episode begins with a different topic, "online prostitution," but we get stuck on the beauty topic before we ever get to prostitution. So the online sex topic is postponed to next time and don't get confused when I mention it in the beginning :)
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00:00:53 The role of bodies in social media
00:03:28 Separating sexualised from non-sexualised body display
00:05:41 What do we want in an actor?
00:07:23 Is it wrong to judge actors by their looks?
00:08:02 Does ugliness exist?
00:12:04 Is it morally questionable to prefer “attractive” Youtubers?
00:19:05 How can we act against “beauty discrimination”?
00:22:22 Can we influence who we are attracted to?
00:24:57 Is there a biological basis for beauty?
00:27:44 Can we avoid beauty discrimination in every case?
Next time: Online sex and the ethics of OnlyFans.
Accented Philosophy - Every Tuesday (or thereabouts)
Is prostitution morally right?
In this episode, Ezechiel and Andy discuss the ethics of prostitution, from issues of public health to exploitation and jobs that take over our bodies. Should we regulate sex work and how should we do it? Is the enforced sexual abstinence of priests comparable as a violation of sexual freedom to the job of a sex worker? Listen to find out!
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00:01:22 Moral problems of sex work
00:02:20 Why are our societies so averse to nudity?
00:08:04 The polarised public perception of sexuality
00:10:09 Public health and public regulation
00:13:17 Reasons for and benefits of drugs and sex consumption
00:15:30 Sex work and the autonomy of the worker
00:18:57 Sex work vs other kinds of jobs
00:21:09 Sex work vs labour in general
00:22:54 The association of sex with love
00:26:15 Are workers used as mere means to an end?
00:27:40 How to regulate sex work?
00:30:25 Legalisation vs regulation
00:32:06 Taxation, legalisation and social acceptance
00:33:35 Promotion of military jobs, promotion of sex jobs
00:39:52 The feminist perspective on sex work
00:42:31 Sexual abstinence and the reproductive freedom of priests
00:47:22 Sex work and human dignity
Accented Philosophy - Every Tuesday (or thereabouts)
Are come countries objectively better than others?
In this episode, Ezechiel and Andy finish their discussion of moral relativism. If we don't want to be relativists, what ways are there to know whether one country or system is better than another?
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00:01:16 Utilitarianism and consequentialism
00:05:17 Is there a “mistaken” way to be happy?
00:08:30 Subjective vs objective evaluations of happiness
00:14:09 State paternalism
00:17:37 Do restrictive dress codes actually increase freedom?
00:20:18 Platonic ethics and how to apply it
00:29:45 Virtue ethics
00:32:10 How do we determine “true happiness”? (Are we truly happy?)
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How bad is North Korea as a state?
In this episode, Ezechiel and Andy discuss moral relativism and whether we can say that one society is "better" than another. Is the US better than North Korea? In what way? Is there an objective way to judge the "goodness" of a society?
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00:00:00 Introduction
00:01:06 Is there non-rational ethics?
00:02:01 Is incest always morally wrong?
00:04:42 The value of moral intuitions
00:08:17 How bad is North Korea as a state?
00:09:52 Political systems and "true well-being"
00:11:15 Poverty vs moral badness
00:14:12 The responsibility of the international community
00:16:49 The role of Consequentialism in moral arguments
00:17:33 Deontological ethics vs consequentialism
00:18:58 Plato (428-348 BC)
00:19:41 Does capitalism make us happy?
00:20:29 Amish society
00:21:08 Epicurus, philosopher (341–270 BC)
00:23:22 Being blind about one's own culture
00:26:40 Judging values vs judging procedural aspects
00:29:09 Jordan Peterson's interview with Yeonmi Park
00:31:03 Are we in a position to criticise other cultures?
00:35:27 Factual judgments vs moral judgments
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Moral relativism
In this episode, Ezechiel and Andy discuss moral relativism: the idea that other cultures may have their own values and moral rules that are different from ours. Do we have to respect them even if we disagree with them, or can we demand that all humans share some basic, common values?
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00:01:14 What is moral relativism?
00:01:41 Parallel with language norms
00:03:29 Societies and moral norms develop over time
00:04:28 Do societies evolve to become better? GWF Hegel (1770-1831)
00:09:23 Are we happier than societies in the past?
00:12:30 Arguments in favour of moral relativism: Tolerance towards others
00:13:31 The paradox in moral relativism
00:14:45 The paradox of democracy
00:17:55 Are there universal values?
00:19:48 Are moral choices based on factual truths?
00:22:06 Is all morality rational?
00:28:57 Is all ethics ultimately about preferences?
00:32:10 The moral complexities of incest
00:38:18 Thomas Aquinas (1225-1274): the “offices” in love
00:38:40 The dynamics of power in love relationships
00:39:04 The dynamics of power in Ancient Greek eros
00:45:07 Are Western-style human rights universal?
00:46:30 Moral rights as Platonic forms?
00:47:09 Moral absolutism and the colonial attitude
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Meritocracy and discrimination
In this episode, Ezechiel and Andy continue their discussion of meritocracy. Do we really deserve the lives we have? And are we providing enough chances to those who need them?
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00:00:37 The paradox of meritocracy
00:02:28 Random selection
00:04:11 Should universities be so expensive?
00:04:40 Should universities select their students?
00:09:04 Is it better to filter students earlier or later?
00:12:25 Age discrimination
00:14:17 Job interviews and soft skills
00:18:09 Positions of power and the good life
00:19:39 The "dark side" of meritocracy: merit and moral worth
00:20:53 Everyone deserves a human life
00:21:55 The Protestant roots of meritocracy
00:23:08 Martin Luther (1483-1546), theologian
00:24:30 Do we deserve love? (Appraisal vs bestowal love; charity)
00:26:00 Basic income must be unconditional
00:27:49 Do we need to change the language of "merit"?
00:29:11 "Deserving" and entitlement
00:33:29 The value of small changes
00:34:12 The wrong perception of one's own country
00:36:09 Next week's topic: Cultural relativism and international politics.
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Meritocracy: Do we deserve our lives?
In this episode, Ezechiel and Andy discuss the idea that hard work (as well as laziness) eventually get their just rewards and that, therefore, people deserve the lives they have. But is this true? Or do we all just rely on luck to achieve the positions in life that we have?
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00:00:24 What is meritocracy?
00:01:34 Problems of meritocracy
00:01:55 Meritocracy is not so different from elitist concepts
00:02:35 Absolute vs relative merit
00:04:51 The problem of access to positions of power
00:07:12 Michael Sandel, “The Tyranny of Merit.” Is merit just luck?
00:08:13 How important is luck for merit?
00:11:31 The perception of “deserving” one’s achievements
00:12:35 Is this only a debate about language use?
00:14:19 “Merit” talk shifts blame away from society and onto the individual
00:16:33 The value of work
00:18:24 Effort and result
00:21:34 Privilege, entitlement and moral obligation
00:25:24 Bill Gates and other successful people
00:26:24 Robert Frank (2016): Success and Luck
00:27:53 Should billionaires exist?
00:31:34 Is it wrong to be a billionaire?
00:35:24 Personal wealth and educational achievements
00:38:52 The value of Ivy League universities
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Sports and Society
In this episode, Ezechiel and Andy discuss the ethics of sports in general. From whether sports benefit populations to drugs, doping and the problems of nationalism, it is surprising how many interesting moral issues are caused by sports!
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00:00:44 Do the Olympics promote sports in society?
00:01:25 Are big sports events too competitive?
00:03:57 Competing against one’s previous self. Performance vs effort
00:11:38 Single-dimensional and multi-dimensional performance in sports
00:16:33 Doping and drugs in sport
00:17:57 Drugs in bodybuilding
00:20:39 Different kinds of drugs in sport
00:23:03 What is a performance-enhancing drug?
00:26:39 Hormone levels and transgender athletes
00:34:36 Equality, interchangeability and inclusiveness
00:39:04 Are big sports events good for the spectators?
00:41:53 Nationalism and patriotism in sports
00:45:18 Complicity through watching sports
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The Olympic Games
In this episode, Ezechiel and Andy discuss the ethics of the Olympics. From environmental problems to the protection of underage athletes, the Olympic Games cause a number of ethical problems that are worth discussing.
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00:01:28 The cost of the Olympics
00:05:34 The infrastructure argument
00:07:24 The “white elephant” problem
00:08:27 The humanitarian costs of the Olympics
00:10:30 Olympics vs evacuation after floods
00:13:04 Who benefits from a forced relocation?
00:13:41 Justifications for paternalism
00:14:41 The undemocratic character of the Olympics
00:16:41 Equal access to benefits?
00:18:44 The invisible harm of the Olympics
00:20:37 The environmental costs
00:27:01 Decentralised or virtual Olympics?
00:29:39 International unity and cooperation?
00:31:19 The ethics of underage athletes and children celebrities
00:36:29 Competition, rewards and happiness
00:38:42 Paternalism and young athletes
00:49:33 The rational vs the right choice
Philosophers and theories mentioned:00:13:41 Justifications for paternalism00:36:29 Competition, rewards and happiness
00:38:42 Paternalism and young athletes
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Human autonomy
In this episode, Ezechiel and Andy ask what autonomy really is. What does it mean to be "free"? Are drug addicts free? And what is unique about human beings?
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00:01:47 What is unique about humans?
00:06:39 Is everybody special?
00:08:51 Deontological ethics
00:09:27 Uniqueness and dignity
00:14:08 Are religious societies better?
00:15:59 Is freedom the absence of obstacles?
00:16:50 Meritocracy
00:19:08 Protestant work ethic
00:20:59 Autonomy
00:21:16 Harry Frankfurt (1929-) on autonomy
00:22:49 Addiction and freedom
00:26:47 Ronald Dworkin (1931-2013)
00:28:06 Autonomy as the capacity to question one’s will
00:28:45 Orthonomy (Pettit and Smith 1993)
00:32:20 Relational autonomy
00:34:50 Autonomy and the technological world
00:36:52 Is capitalism the real problem?
00:39:20 What is the human brain for?
Philosophers and theories mentioned:00:08:51 Deontological ethics
00:16:50 Meritocracy
00:21:16 Harry Frankfurt (1929-) on autonomy
00:26:47 Ronald Dworkin (1931-2013)
00:28:45 Orthonomy (Pettit and Smith 1993)
00:32:20 Relational autonomy
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Technology and Freedom
In this episode, Ezechiel and Andy ask how technology affects our freedom. Are we free to choose particular technologies? Are we free to reject them? And is democracy powerful enough to deal with technology?
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00:01:52 What is technology?
00:02:21 Gutenberg's printing press (~1440) and its effects
00:02:45 Ian Mortimer: Human Race: 10 Centuries of Change on Earth
00:04:48 Plato, ancient Greek philosopher (428-348 BC) on writing
00:05:06 Plato, Pheadrus (on writing)
00:07:55 Can we predict the effects of technologies?
00:09:15 Obvious and non-obvious effects
00:11:56 Precautionary principle
00:15:06 Technology itself vs its use
00:16:29 What is a technology?
00:20:37 Tools vs machines
00:22:26 E.F. Schumacher: Small is Beautiful
00:22:49 Lewis Mumford (1895-1990)
00:25:54 Becoming a slave to the machine
00:26:59 Machines and social power
00:28:01 Bruno Latour (1947-)
00:28:39 Invisible regulation and democracy
00:30:58 Machines as unyielding and blind agents
00:32:03 Ransomware
00:34:15 The blindness of bureaucracy
00:39:06 The importance of social reputation
00:43:11 The inhumanity of supermarkets
00:45:21 Charlie Chaplin: Modern times (movie)
Philosophers and theories mentioned:00:02:45 Ian Mortimer: Human Race: 10 Centuries of Change on Earth
00:04:48 Plato, ancient Greek philosopher (428-348 BC) on writing
00:05:06 Plato, Pheadrus (on writing)
00:11:56 Precautionary principle
00:22:26 E.F. Schumacher: Small is Beautiful
00:22:49 Lewis Mumford (1895-1990)
00:28:01 Bruno Latour (1947-)
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Work, Leisure and Fulfilment
In this episode, Ezechiel and Andy continue their discussion of topics from E. F. Schumacher's famous 1973 book "Small is Beautiful". We unpack the main theses of the book that relate to the effects of technology on work, leisure and meaning and look whether they are still valid 50 years later.
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00:01:02 E.F. Schumacher: Small is Beautiful
00:01:15 Schumacher on developmental aid
00:05:18 Is developmental aid colonialist?
00:08:54 Localisation instead of globalisation
00:10:56 Do we always know what’s good for us?
00:13:19 Do technologies force us to use them?
00:16:19 Frankfurt: Second-order desires
00:22:58 Does technology deprive us of meaning?
00:23:19 E.F. Schumacher: Small is Beautiful
00:23:45 Buddhist economics
00:25:55 Do we naturally enjoy working?
00:28:06 Luddism: rejection of technologies
00:30:02 Is an easier life always good?
00:35:03 David Graeber (2018): Bullshit Jobs
00:38:47 Unemployment and shorter work
00:48:41 The imperative to be productive
00:49:42 Erich Fromm (1900-1980)
00:50:30 Different kinds of leisure activities
00:53:37 Virtue ethics
00:53:54 What are “valuable” leisure activities?
01:03:13 Blaise Pascal (1623-1662)
01:04:11 Epicurus: Trouble in the soul (see article on daily-philosophy.com!)
Philosophers and theories mentioned:00:01:02 E.F. Schumacher: Small is Beautiful00:16:19 Frankfurt: Second-order desires
00:23:45 Buddhist economics
00:35:03 David Graeber (2018): Bullshit Jobs
00:49:42 Erich Fromm (1900-1980)
01:03:13 Blaise Pascal (1623-1662)
01:04:11 Epicurus: Trouble in the soul (see article on daily-philosophy.com!)
Next episode: Technology and Freedom
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Small is Beautiful - Economics as if people mattered
In this episode, Ezechiel and Andy discuss E. F. Schumacher's famous 1973 book "Small is Beautiful". We unpack the main theses of the book and look whether they are still valid 50 years later.
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00:01:31 Globalisation and its effects
00:02:28 Types of globalisation
00:05:05 “Monoculture” argument
00:08:42 Can we justify economic inequality?
00:10:45 Robert Nozick (1938-2002)
00:12:26 Earth’s resources are limited
00:13:01 Small countries and globalisation
00:14:31 Globalisation threatens diversity
00:15:39 The lost diversity of languages
00:17:56 How language influences content
00:20:50 Big countries are more dangerous
00:22:55 Globalisation and peace
00:24:31 Does globalisation help the poor?
00:29:28 Media monopolies
00:34:38 Problems of foreign aid
00:38:05 City life and individualism
00:42:33 Labourers and digital nomads
00:47:05 The meaning of work
00:47:22 Karl Marx: Alienation
00:50:57 Universal Basic Income
00:53:40 Meaning and work
01:02:11 The power of corporations
Philosophers and theories mentioned:00:10:45 Robert Nozick (1938-2002)
00:47:22 Karl Marx: Alienation
Next episode: Can we Control Technology?
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What is Deep Ecology?
In this episode, Ezechiel and Andy discuss Deep Ecology. What is it, where does the idea come from, and is it always clear what the theory demands of us?
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00:00:11 Deep ecology
00:00:36 Shallow and deep ecology
00:02:33 Anthropocentrism
00:05:26 Thomas Aquinas (1225-1274)
00:07:37 Arne Naess (1912-2009)
00:08:08 Self-realisation
00:13:04 The myth of Prometheus
00:17:35 Fair consumption of resources
00:20:20 Albert Schweitzer (1875-1965)
00:21:49 Peter Singer
00:22:48 Utilitarianism
00:23:37 Life’s will to survive -- life vs consciousness
00:25:27 Is there a “right to life”?
00:26:09 “Chimeras”: see prev. episode of this podcast!
00:27:07 The eight principles of Deep Ecology
00:29:58 Speciesism
00:31:30 Preserving diversity
00:36:43 What are “vital human needs”?
00:42:19 The need to decrease the human population
00:44:12 Deontological ethics
00:46:26 Niccolo Machiavelli (1469-1527)
00:48:01 Population control policies
00:48:18 China’s one-child policy
00:52:51 Quality of life vs material standard of life
00:55:30 Maslow’s hierarchy of needs
00:56:54 Do we have an obligation to act?
00:58:14 Peter Singer: Drowning child argument
01:01:45 Eco-feminism
01:02:00 Rationalism and false dichotomies
Philosophers and theories mentioned:00:00:36 Shallow and deep ecology
00:02:33 Anthropocentrism
00:05:26 Thomas Aquinas (1225-1274)
00:07:37 Arne Naess (1912-2009)
00:13:04 The myth of Prometheus
00:20:20 Albert Schweitzer (1875-1965)
00:21:49 Peter Singer
00:22:48 Utilitarianism
00:29:58 Speciesism
00:44:12 Deontological ethics
00:46:26 Niccolo Machiavelli (1469-1527)
00:55:30 Maslow’s hierarchy of needs
00:58:14 Peter Singer: Drowning child argument
01:01:45 Eco-feminism
Next episode: Small is Beautiful - Sustainable Economics
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Nudges - The Hidden Influencers
In this episode, Ezechiel and Andy discuss nudges, hidden, often subconscious forces that try to steer our decisions. What really are nudges? What is the relationship of nudges to freedom of choice and human autonomy? Are nudges making us unable to navigate our own decisions?
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00:00:20 What are nudges?
00:05:28 Soft and hard nudges
00:07:25 Are nudges good for us?
00:11:01 Individual vs population-level nudges
00:12:14 The idea of a general “good”
00:13:14 Resisting nudges
00:14:40 Richard Thaler and Cass Sunstein
00:16:42 Manipulation in supermarkets
00:17:21 Product design as a nudge
00:20:53 Greenwashing
00:22:58 Do we know what is “good”?
00:24:49 Libertarian paternalism
00:27:27 Nudges help us make rational choices
00:28:50 Democratic regulation of nudges
00:32:25 Is there a right to make bad decisions?
00:32:40 Moral atrophy
00:35:05 Deterrence as nudging
00:36:25 Libertarian paternalism’s “third way”
00:37:15 Paternalism
00:38:37 Rational decision-making
00:40:22 Are we ever free from nudges?
00:42:37 Better alternatives to nudging?
00:43:15 Nudges don’t address the root problem
00:45:35 Structural changes instead of nudges?
00:46:44 Are prohibitions desirable?
00:48:52 Are we rational enough?
00:49:22 Human ethology, Konrad Lorenz (1903-1989)
00:52:28 Is the right choice always rational?
00:57:16 Immanuel Kant, Enlightenment
00:58:49 Visit us at daily-philosophy.com!
Philosophers and theories mentioned:00:14:40 Richard Thaler and Cass Sunstein
00:24:49 Libertarian paternalism
00:36:25 Libertarian paternalism’s “third way”
00:37:15 Paternalism
00:49:22 Human ethology, Konrad Lorenz (1903-1989)
00:57:16 Immanuel Kant, Enlightenment
Next episode: Deep Ecology
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What is anarchism?
In this episode, Ezechiel and Andy discuss anarchism. What does the word really mean? What is the relationship of anarchism to liberalism, free markets and the visions of communism? And is an anarchist state compatible with personal freedom and flourishing?
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00:00:30 What is anarchism?
00:03:25 Marxism and anarchism
00:05:20 Self-determination and rules
00:06:06 Was the Wild West an anarchist society?
00:06:45 The problem of justice, vigilantism
00:08:17 Is the free market an anarchist model?
00:10:05 Policing the anarchist society
00:12:20 The anarchy of the Internet
00:17:40 Free speech in the anarchist society
00:25:42 What is anarchist education?
00:31:42 Discuss with us! Leave a comment!
00:32:42 History of anarchism
00:32:51 Social contract
00:33:49 Pierre-Joseph Proudhon
00:34:00 Is property theft?
00:34:45 Jean-Jacques Rousseau
00:40:25 Darwinism and cooperation
00:41:00 Pyotr Alexeyevich Kropotkin
00:42:18 Are we cooperative by nature?
00:43:40 Confucianism
00:45:15 Kantian argument for anarchism
00:48:08 Anarchism and libertarianism
00:51:40 Examples of anarchic societies
00:52:52 Paris commune (1871), Amish and monks
00:58:17 What is the point of anarchism?
01:02:26 Autonomy and second-order autonomy
01:04:05 Autonomy vs freedom: Odysseus and the Sirens
Philosophers and theories mentioned:
00:32:51 Social contract
00:33:49 Pierre-Joseph Proudhon
00:34:45 Jean-Jacques Rousseau
00:40:25 Darwinism and cooperation
00:41:00 Pyotr Alexeyevich Kropotkin
00:43:40 Confucianism
00:45:15 Kantian argument for anarchism
Next episode: Technological nudges and human flourishing
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Terrorism and violence in politics
In this episode, Ezechiel and Andy discuss politically motivated violence. Is there ever a justification for terrorism? Does the state have a right to use violence against its citizens? Does the end justify the means? And what can we learn from the "yellow vest" protests in France?
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00:01:14 Collective vs individual use of violence
00:02:16 Terrorism vs wars
00:03:45 Definition of terrorism
00:05:16 Does the state have a right to employ force?
00:06:27 Thomas Hobbes on violence
00:07:32 Hobbes and violent uprisings
00:10:38 John Locke on resistance
00:11:48 Jean-Jacques Rousseau on natural rights
00:12:57 Thomas Jefferson on rebellion
00:13:30 US gun debate
00:16:14 Mistrust towards the government
00:19:04 John Stuart Mill on freedom and political violence
00:21:00 Limits of democracy
00:23:31 Yellow vests protests in France
00:27:04 Marx on violence and harm
00:27:48 Innocent victims vs symbols of oppression
00:32:16 Are agents of the state legitimate targets?
00:34:11 The state should have higher moral standards
00:36:49 Justification from necessity and JS Mill
00:40:17 Means and ends in ethics
00:42:12 Oppressive violence and freeing violence
00:45:21 Extinction rebellion, Greenpeace
00:50:02 Unabomber, Ted Kaczynski and eco terrorism
00:53:34 Does the end justify the means?
00:55:23 Environmental protection and social justice
00:58:00 Nonviolent protest and Mahatma Gandhi
01:02:44 Can people be symbols of oppression?
01:03:47 Kant: Treating persons as ends
01:04:09 Conclusion: Making sure that we don’t need violence
Philosophers and theories mentioned:
00:06:27 Thomas Hobbes on violence
00:07:32 Hobbes and violent uprisings
00:10:38 John Locke on resistance
00:11:48 Jean-Jacques Rousseau on natural rights
00:12:57 Thomas Jefferson on rebellion
00:19:04 John Stuart Mill on freedom and political violence
00:27:04 Marx on violence and harm
00:36:49 Justification from necessity and JS Mill
00:50:02 Unabomber, Ted Kaczynski and eco terrorism
00:58:00 Nonviolent protest and Mahatma Gandhi
01:03:47 Kant: Treating persons as ends
Next episode: What is Anarchism?
Accented Philosophy - Every Tuesday.
Death Penalty: Is It Morally Right?
In this episode, Ezechiel and Andy discuss the ethics of the death penalty, and particularly the question whether other countries have the right to withhold the drugs used in US executions.
Join us for an hour-long dose of your Daily Philosophy and take part in a thrilling exploration of the philosophical issues surrounding the death penalty.
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Music: Nightlife by Michael Kobrin, from: https://pixabay.com/music.
00:00:44 Intro
00:02:19 Interference in internal affairs of other countries
00:06:14 Respecting the democratic will of others
00:07:44 Relativism
00:09:44 Is there intrinsic value in democratic decisions?
00:12:32 Are we biased when judging other countries?
00:13:09 Comparison with euthanasia
00:15:00 Should companies have all rights to their own products?
00:18:10 Democratic decisions and social media manipulation
00:21:00 The choice of the prisoner on how to die
00:23:30 Asking prisoners how they want to die: is it cruel?
00:28:33 Can governments kill their own citizens?
00:31:00 John Rawls, original position, veil of ignorance
00:36:32 Is death worse than lifelong imprisonment?
00:40:55 Should people decide how they want to die?
00:43:05 Flourishing makes a life worth living
00:47:30 Arguments in favour of death penalty: Retribution
00:48:04 Retribution vs vengeance
00:52:14 Effect of death penalty on crime
00:54:58 Do people have a right to life?
00:56:15 Deontological (Kantian) ethics. Autonomy
00:58:03 Should societies have higher moral standards?
00:59:10 The irreversibility of death penalty
01:00:40 The utilitarian argument
01:03:20 The value of life and the possibility of redemption
01:04:36 How can prisoners lead a flourishing life?
01:05:15 A voluntary death penalty?
Philosophers and theories mentioned:
00:07:44 Relativism
00:28:33 Social contract
00:31:00 John Rawls, original position, veil of ignorance
00:48:04 Retribution vs vengeance
00:56:15 Deontological (Kantian) ethics. Autonomy
01:00:40 The utilitarian argument
Next episode: Is terrorism for a good cause ever justifiable?
Accented Philosophy - Every Tuesday.
Chimeras: Animals as hosts for human organs?
In this episode, Ezechiel and Andy discuss the complex ethics of growing human organs in animal hosts. Are we in danger of creating human-like animals? Could such animals claim human rights? And are we sufficiently respecting the dignity of such animal hosts?
Join us for an hour-long dose of your Daily Philosophy and take part in a thrilling exploration of the philosophical issues surrounding modern transplantation medicine.
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Music: Nightlife by Michael Kobrin, from: https://pixabay.com/music.
Please note that we had some technical issues recording this episode, which resulted in us re-recording a few minutes of the episode at a different date. This is why a handful of short snippets of the recording sound a bit different from the rest. Don't worry, your ears are fine.
00:00:35 Intro
00:01:30 Chimeras: Monkeys as hosts for human organs
00:02:42 What is new about chimeras?
00:04:00 The word “chimera”
00:06:06 Overview of the moral issues
00:07:45 The need for organs
00:09:35 Intentions vs outcomes in ethics
00:13:04 Is it ethical to kill anyone for their organs?
00:14:10 The “trolley problem”
00:15:30 The doctrine of double effect
00:17:16 The “humanity” of chimeras
00:19:32 Do monkeys have different moral status from pigs?
00:21:00 The problem of animal suffering
00:22:21 The analogy to meat production
00:24:36 Jeremy Bentham on animal suffering
00:24:59 Peter Singer on speciesism
00:30:08 Aristotle and the flourishing of humans and animals
00:31:19 Kant: Autonomy and human dignity
00:37:57 Deontological arguments
00:39:15 Do pigs have dignity?
00:40:13 Being human vs being a person
00:42:16 Mary Anne Warren on personhood
00:44:20 The danger of creating human-like life accidentally
00:49:30 Manipulating animal development
00:50:21 The Christian argument
00:56:02 The dignity of animals
01:00:01 Is high-tech medicine ethical?
01:03:20 Conclusion
Philosophers and theories mentioned:
00:14:10 The “trolley problem”
00:15:30 The doctrine of double effect
00:24:36 Jeremy Bentham on animal suffering
00:24:59 Peter Singer on speciesism
00:30:08 Aristotle and the flourishing of humans and animals
00:31:19 Kant: Autonomy and human dignity
00:37:57 Deontological arguments
00:42:16 Mary Anne Warren on personhood
00:50:21 The Christian argument
Next episode: The ethics of exporting deadly drugs for US executions.
Accented Philosophy - Every Tuesday.
Who Owns Space?
In this episode, Ezechiel and Andy discuss the ownership of resources in space. Is space the new frontier of colonialism? Is it likely that we will explore space peacefully and in a civilised way, or are we about to repeat the mistakes of the past? And who owns the night sky? From the Tragedy of the Commons to whether we need to ditch capitalism in order to become a space-faring civilisation.
Come along for an hour-long dose of your Daily Philosophy and understand the arguments surrounding the exploration and exploitation of space.
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Music: Nightlife by Michael Kobrin, from: https://pixabay.com/music.
00:01:10 Parallel to history of colonisation
00:03:34 Space treaties, the Outer Space Treaty of 1967, Bogota declaration, Artemis accords
00:05:46 Is space still in the State of Nature?
00:07:13 Social contract theories
00:07:26 Aristotle
00:09:03 Thomas Hobbes
00:10:31 John Locke’s theory of property rights
00:14:03 Perpetuating earthly inequality in space
00:16:05 Space resources are not necessarily unlimited
00:17:10 G. Hardin, Tragedy of the Commons
00:18:02 Starlink satellites and the night sky
00:19:13 The utilitarian argument for Starlink’s internet
00:20:20 Does nature have intrinsic value?
00:22:53 Who is “we” when we talk of space? Relativism and access
00:26:13 Can the UN regulate access to space?
00:29:44 Rousseau and the “general will”
00:32:45 Tragedy of the Commons, part 2: solutions?
00:36:38 Why do we want to go to space?
00:38:05 Exploration or exploitation?
00:40:29 Is capitalism to blame?
00:45:01 Local regulation, global effects
00:47:48 Should we divide up space?
00:49:45 What drives us to explore space?
00:51:44 Panspermia hypothesis
Philosophers and theories mentioned:
00:07:26 Aristotle
00:09:03 Thomas Hobbes
00:10:31 John Locke’s theory of property rights
00:17:10 G. Hardin, Tragedy of the Commons
00:29:44 Jean-Jacques Rousseau and the “general will”
Next episode: Should we create genetic hybrids of humans and other species?
Accented Philosophy -- Every Tuesday.
The Ethics and Politics of Drug Legalisation
In this episode, Ezechiel and Andy discuss whether we should legalise (or de-criminalise?) the use of recreational drugs. What are the arguments in favour of and against legalising drugs? What about coffee and tobacco? And is there perhaps a value in exploring altered states of mind?
Come along for an hour-long dose of your daily philosophy and understand the arguments surrounding drugs legalisation.
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00:01:03 Examples of drug legalisation
00:03:17 Netherlands: drug tourism and organised crime
00:08:46 Different forms of legalisation
00:12:15 Consequentialism: Benefits of legalising drugs?
00:15:05 Downsides of legalising drugs
00:16:02 Social determinism: are we free to choose?
00:20:20 US opioid epidemic
00:21:46 Libertarian argument against drug regulation
00:23:25 The role of state regulation
00:24:56 Sugar, coffee and tobacco
00:27:35 Are drug users free to choose?
00:29:11 Autonomy and second order volitions
00:33:27 Positive freedom
00:34:45 Can we avoid state involvement?
00:38:00 Parallels to abortion
00:38:59 Safe drug taking infrastructure
00:39:32 Does the state need to support BASE jumping?
00:42:40 Will outlawing drugs drive down consumption?
00:45:48 Alcohol, tobacco and other legal drugs
00:48:15 Do we have a duty to stay healthy?
00:49:00 The normative force of widespread practices
00:54:58 Are there benefits to drug use?
00:55:42 Drugs as exploration of inner spaces
00:56:56 Good Friday experiment
00:59:07 Griffiths experiment
00:01:02 Should we have access to hidden inner worlds?
01:03:30 Are drug experiences anti-social?
01:06:58 Conclusions
Philosophers and theories mentioned:
00:12:15 Consequentialism: https://daily-philosophy.com/classic-utilitarianism/
00:16:02 Social determinism
00:21:46 Libertarian argument
00:29:11 Autonomy, Harry Frankfurt and second order volitions
00:31:37 Charles Taylor: Hierarchy of desires
00:31:52 Isaiah Berlin: Negative freedom
00:48:43 Virtue ethics: https://daily-philosophy.com/how-to-live-an-aristotelian-life/
00:55:42 Aldous Huxley, Timothy Leary and Ernest Hemingway
00:56:20 Shamanism, entheogens
00:56:56 Good Friday experiment (1963)
00:59:07 Roland R Griffiths
01:06:30 Utilitarianism: https://daily-philosophy.com/classic-utilitarianism/
The Ethics of Vaccination Passports
In this first episode, Ezechiel and Andy discuss the ethics of vaccination passports. Is it morally right for the state to require citizens to vaccinate or is it discriminating against those who don't want to get vaccinated? Come along for an hour-long dose of your daily philosophy and understand the arguments surrounding vaccination ethics. Brought to you by daily-philosophy.com.
Music: Nightlife by Michael Kobrin, from: pixabay.com/music
00:00:38 Israel’s “Green pass” and other countries’ plans
00:02:42 Opposition to vaccination passports
00:03:00 WHO recommendation against vaccination passports
00:05:50 Comparison to mandatory education
00:09:15 Vaccinations and freedom
00:10:10 Positive and negative freedom
00:10:40 Thomas Hobbes and the Social Contract
00:15:41 The role of the state for human flourishing
00:17:15 Individualist vs collectivist cultures
00:19:55 Confucianism, Aristotle, Utilitarianism
00:21:16 Personal autonomy vs society
00:25:00 Autonomy, drug addiction and second-order wishes
00:27:20 Paternalism of the state and car seat belts
00:32:50 Are vaccines beneficial?
00:33:50 Trust in the government
00:40:10 Libertarianism
00:41:49 A duty to benefit others?
00:42:30 Kant’s Categorical Imperative
00:46:10 Which restrictions to life can be justified?
00:48:00 What makes a human life worth living?
00:54:10 Do we need to respect every preference someone has?
00:57:12 Is democracy justifiable?
01:03:13 Conclusions and Martha Nussbaum’s capabilities approach
Philosophers and theories mentioned:
00:10:40 Thomas Hobbes
00:11:00 Social contract in vaccination ethics
00:19:55 Confucianism
00:20:25 Aristotle
00:20:39 Utilitarianism
00:21:16 Kant on autonomy
00:42:30 Kant’s Categorical Imperative
00:43:28 Dignity
00:59:03 Plato (427-347 BC)
01:04:07 Martha Nussbaum’s capabilities theory