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Understanding Ethics from a Practical and Theoretical Perspective
11:49 - 17:44 (05:54)
This podcast explores the practical and theoretical aspects of ethics, including how to work out famous moral dilemmas, breaking down specific moral issues, and relying on intuition as a method of exploring different ethical theories.
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This podcast explores the concept of objectivity and subjectivity in ethics, using utilitarianism as an example of how the two can work together.
11:49 - 13:05 (01:16)
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This podcast explores the concept of objectivity and subjectivity in ethics, using utilitarianism as an example of how the two can work together. The preference for pleasure is subjective, but there are objective ways to maximize it.
ChapterUnderstanding Ethics from a Practical and Theoretical Perspective
Episode#214 - Cosmic Skeptic - How Do We Define What Is Good & Bad?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The approach to exploring ethics largely depends on the desired outcome one wants, which may range from sorting out moral dilemmas to breaking down specific moral issues.
13:05 - 15:53 (02:47)
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The approach to exploring ethics largely depends on the desired outcome one wants, which may range from sorting out moral dilemmas to breaking down specific moral issues. One of the best ways to go about it involves relying on intuition and getting into the nuance of practical ethics.
ChapterUnderstanding Ethics from a Practical and Theoretical Perspective
Episode#214 - Cosmic Skeptic - How Do We Define What Is Good & Bad?
PodcastModern Wisdom
The practical and ethical case against animal exploitation can be made more consistent by pointing out inconsistencies in beliefs about harming non-human animals versus humans.
15:53 - 17:44 (01:50)
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The practical and ethical case against animal exploitation can be made more consistent by pointing out inconsistencies in beliefs about harming non-human animals versus humans. By highlighting these inconsistencies, individuals can be convinced of the moral cause of animal rights.