Dan Shahar defends the view that eating meat is permissible, even though meat farming is not. Is this a coherent position?

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Parfit altered the landscape of the philosophy of identity. We speak to David Edmonds about his recently released biography on this influential philosopher, and ask: what made Parfit the man he was?

[00:00] Introduction to David Edmunds

[00:25] David's Personal Connection to Derek Parfit

[01:42] Derek Parfit's Early Life and Education

[04:17] Derek Parfit's Philosophical Contributions

[08:39] The Teletransporter Thought Experiment

[12:20] Derek Parfit's Views on Death and Identity

[24:45] The Non-Identity Problem

[28:47] David Benatar's View on Existence

[30:00] Climate Change Thought Experiment

[34:42] Derek Parfit's Life and Interests

[37:15] The Academic Saint

[43:17] Derek Parfit's Philosophical Impact

[48:45] Writing Derek Parfit's Biography

Ben Stiller's superb series, Severance, raises fascinating questions about the nature of personal identity. Are we minds or brains? Is it possible for two persons to inhabit the same body? And can a person survive gaps in their existence?

What do anti-semites and ultra-orthodox Jews have in common? How did the ivy league discriminate against Jews? Is America still a safe haven for Jews? Follow Mark's work on https://markoppenheimer.substack.com/

[00:00] Introduction and Confession

[00:17] The Tree of Life Synagogue Shooting

[03:59] Historical Context of Jewish Persecution

[07:15] Understanding Antisemitism

[13:38] Antisemitism and Bigotry

[25:53] Jewish Identity and Group Affinity

[35:04] Jewish Humor and Self-Deprecation

[38:14] Jews in the Ivy League: A Historical Perspective

[41:14] Direct vs. Indirect Discrimination

[46:34] Affirmative Action and Quotas

[55:59] The Complexity of Anti-Zionism

[01:02:19] Concluding Thoughts on Jewish Identity

Oxford University Press refused to publish Alex Byrne's book on gender. We discuss whether women are adult human females and whether sex is the same as gender.

Is sex work actually work? Is prostitution always a form of exploitation? And show we legalize or decriminalize prostitution?

[00:00] Introduction and Opening Remarks

Is the restriction on having additional sexual or romantic partners similar to the restriction on having additional friends? Should you allow your partner to be free to pursue other partners? And are we able to overcome the jealousy associated with non-monogamy?

[00:00] Introduction to the Debate on Monogamy

[00:11] Thought Experiment: Friendship Restrictions

[03:17] Defending Monogamy: Common Arguments

[06:35] The Morality of Consensual Restrictions

[13:53] Exploring the Concept of Exclusivity

[18:54] Workplace Analogies and Monogamy

[22:45] Balancing Risks and Benefits

[29:44] Questioning Monogamy's Blanket Ban

[33:50] Forms of Non-Monogamous Relationships

[37:52] Addressing Jealousy and Insecurity

[47:42] Social Implications of Non-Monogamy

[54:42] Monogamy vs. Non-Monogamy as Orientations

Is observing people in a public space from the privacy of your home an infringement of their rights? Can the widespread use of CCTV cameras be justified, or does it violate their privacy? And how do technological developments affect the delicate balance between safety and privacy?

Are there different kinds of bullshit? Do bullshitters know they are full of it? What should we do to stem the tide?

[00:00] Introduction

Can the definition of privilege be nuanced enough to address the broad range of individual experiences and historical contexts? Does recognizing and discussing privilege lead to meaningful social change? Or does talk of privilege oversimplify complex issues?