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Philosophical Currents
Philosophical Currents episodes
- Happy or Content? Rethinking What a Good Life Really MeansA philosopher’s take on happiness vs. contentment. Why a good life may be less about feeling happy and more about meaning, perspective, and community.25 min
- When the Music Becomes Us: A Philosophical Look at Identity, Memory & Jimmy CliffHow the music of our youth becomes part of who we are. Dr. Jack Weinstein reflects on Jimmy Cliff’s legacy and why deeply listening still matters in the digital age.25 min
- Morality vs. Legality: When Right and Law CollideDr. Jack Russell Weinstein of UND examines the tension between what’s moral and what’s legal - how shifting boundaries challenge justice and democracy today.23 min
- Can Happiness Be Taught—or Shared—Across Cultures?UND's Dr. Jack Russell Weinstein asks: Is happiness about less suffering, more joy, or wealth—and can Finland’s model of well-being be shared across cultures?24 min
- Philosophy of NIH Cuts: Justice, Equity, and America’s Common GoodDr. Jack Russell Weinstein examines NIH funding cuts, health equity, and what these choices reveal about justice, politics, and America’s common good.30 min
- Philosophy Professor Unpacks the Purpose—and Price—of CollegeDr. Jack Russell Weinstein explores college’s purpose, rising costs, and lasting value, arguing it remains a transformative force despite modern pressures.22 min
- Ethics of War: Dr. Jack Russell Weinstein on Morality in ConflictPhilosopher Jack Russell Weinstein explores how to uphold dignity, responsibility, and empathy in the midst of war and violence.27 min
- What Makes Life Meaningful?Dr. Jack Weinstein joins Philosophical Currents to explore how philosophy helps us find purpose, fulfillment, and ethical guidance in the search for meaning.25 min
- De-ExtinctionUND's Dr. Jack Russell Weinstein, Professor of Philosophy, explores the ethics of de-extinction and whether reviving lost species is wise—or just scientific mimicry.25 min
- Who Decides When We Die? Ethics of Assisted DeathDr. Jack Russell Weinstein explores autonomy, identity, and the ethics of assisted death through the story of Alzheimer's advocate Sandra Demontigny.30 min
About Philosophical Currents
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Jack Russell Weinstein, host of Why? Philosophical Discussions About Everyday Life, joins Main Street to discuss the philosophical aspects of current events.