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What's Philosophy In Action Podcast (M4A) about?

Dr. Diana Brickell's podcasts focus on the application of rational principles to the challenges of real life. She draws on Ayn Rand's philosophy of Objectivism, Aristotle's ethics, personality theory, and observation. Visit PhilosophyInAction.com for live radio shows, blogging, and more. (This podcast feed uses the enhanced M4A format; a standard MP3 feed is also available.)

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Philosophy In Action Podcast (M4A) episodes:

09.15.2015
#362: Podcast on How to Be Principled about Election Politics (14 September 2015)
In this 14 September 2015 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell podcast on "How to Be Principled about Election Politics." Topics discussed include: * Partisan politics * The nature and importance of rights * The basis of rights *...
08.30.2015
#360: Q&A on Impartialist Ethics, Name Changes, and More (30 August 2015)
In this 30 August 2015 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell discussed impartialism in ethics, changing names with marriage, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: Impartialism in Ethics (3:10) * Question 2: Changing Names with Marriage (31:02) *...
08.02.2015
#358: Q&A on Morality Versus Prudence, Secrets from Parents, Death Notifications, and More (2 August 2015)
In this 2 August 2015 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell discussed morality versus prudence, concealing a relationship from parents, death notifications via Facebook, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: Morality Versus Prudence (2:04) * Question 2:...
07.19.2015
#356: Q&A on Resisting Arrest, Enjoying Atlas Shrugged, Stigmatized Property, and More (19 July 2015)
In this 19 July 2015 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell discussed resisting arrest, enjoying Atlas Shrugged, stigmatized property, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: Resisting Arrest (2:18) * Question 2: Enjoying Atlas Shrugged (22:52) * Question 3:...
07.12.2015
#355: Q&A on Religious Questions, the Power of Fiction, Trusting Therapists, and More (12 July 2015)
In this 12 July 2015 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell discussed questions about religious beliefs, the power of fiction, trusting a therapist, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: Questions about Religious Beliefs (2:10) * Question 2:...
07.05.2015
#354: Q&A on Unmet Needs, Criminal Insanity, Ideological Consistency, and More (5 July 2015)
In this 5 July 2015 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell discussed satisfying social needs, executing insane murderers, ideological consistency, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: Satisfying Social Needs (2:15) * Question 2: Executing Insane Murderers (21:48) *...
06.28.2015
#353: Q&A on Breaking Rules, Sexual Relations with Minors, and More (28 June 2015)
In this 28 June 2015 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell discussed exceptions to rules, judgments of men versus women for sexual relationships with minors, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: Exceptions to Rules (4:13) * Question...
06.21.2015
#352: Q&A on Respect without Agreement, Political Correctness, Stolen Firearms, and More (21 June 2015)
In this 21 June 2015 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell discussed respect without agreement, political correctness, responsibility for stolen firearms, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: Respect without Agreement (2:23) * Question 2: Political Correctness (13:00) *...
06.14.2015
#351: Q&A on Responsibility for a Child, Career without Aptitude, and More (14 June 2015)
In this 14 June 2015 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell discussed responsibility for a child, career without aptitude, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: Responsibility for a Child (2:13) * Question 2: Career without Aptitude (16:02) *...
06.07.2015
#350: Q&A on Needs Versus Wants, Medical Care for the Poor, and More (7 June 2015)
In this 7 June 2015 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell discussed needs versus wants, medical care for the poor, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: Needs Versus Wants (1:17) * Question 2: Medical Care for the...
06.01.2015
#349: Podcast on Workshop on Procrastination (31 May 2015)
In this 31 May 2015 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell podcast on "Workshop on Procrastination." Topics discussed include: * The purpose of philosophy * Method #1: Introspect thoughts and feeling routinely, in depth * Method #2: Review...
05.24.2015
#348: Q&A on Mindsets, Galt's Motor, Acting Rightly, and More (24 May 2015)
In this 24 May 2015 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell discussed philosophical underpinnings of fixed versus growth mindsets, John Galt's motor, acting rightly, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: Philosophical Underpinnings of Fixed Versus Growth...
05.17.2015
#347: Q&A on Atonement, Earning Money, Friendship, and More (17 May 2015)
In this 17 May 2015 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell discussed atoning for a past crime, the value of earning money, friendship with a devout theist, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: Atoning for a...
05.10.2015
#346: Q&A on Government Waivers, Intuition, Overcoming Failures, and More (10 May 2015)
In this 10 May 2015 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell discussed waivers to rights-violating laws, the validity of intuition, overcoming past failures, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: Waivers to Rights-Violating Laws (3:23) * Question 2:...
05.03.2015
#345: Q&A on Double Effect, Reporting a Crime, Homophobic Family, and More (3 May 2015)
In this 3 May 2015 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell discussed doctrine of double effect, the obligation to report a crime, cutting ties with homophobic family members, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: Doctrine of...
04.27.2015
#344: Podcast on Why Personality Matters in Politics... But Not in the Way You Think (26 April 2015)
In this 26 April 2015 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell podcast on "Why Personality Matters in Politics... But Not in the Way You Think." Topics discussed include: * Principles in politics * The basics of personality...
04.12.2015
#343: Q&A on The Major Virtues, Repression, Care of the Body, and More (12 April 2015)
In this 12 April 2015 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell discussed the major virtues, signs of repression, the ethics of care for the body, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: The Major Virtues (8:23) * Question...
04.10.2015
#342: Chat on Argument from Miracles for the Existence of God, Part 1 (9 April 2015)
In this 9 April 2015 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell discussed "Argument from Miracles for the Existence of God, Part 1" with listeners. Topics discussed include: * The nature of miracles * Two kinds of miracles *...
04.05.2015
#341: Q&A on Personality and Ethics, Euthanizing a Pet, and More (5 April 2015)
In this 5 April 2015 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell discussed personality theory and ethics, euthanizing a pet, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: Personality Theory and Ethics (4:46) * Question 2: Euthanizing a Pet (27:01) *...
04.03.2015
#340: Preview of Should You Try to Be Morally Perfect? (2 April 2015)
In this 2 April 2015 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell podcast on "Should You Try to Be Morally Perfect?." Topics discussed include: * What is perfection? * What is moral perfection, broadly? * What is moral perfection,...
03.29.2015
#339: Q&A on Rights to Things, Extreme Cases, Being Helpful, and More (29 March 2015)
In this 29 March 2015 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell discussed claims of rights to food and shelter, extreme cases, being helpful to a disliked co-worker, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: Claims of Rights...
03.15.2015
#338: Q&A on Philosophy, Confederate Flags, Abortion Funding, and More (15 March 2015)
In this 15 March 2015 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell discussed major branches of philosophy, displaying the confederate flag, taxpayer-funded abortions, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: Major Branches of Philosophy (3:43) * Question 2: Displaying...
03.08.2015
#337: Q&A on Fractional Reserve Banking, Honesty, Trust in Business, and More (8 March 2015)
In this 8 March 2015 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell discussed fractional reserve banking, fraud, and deception, people unworthy of the truth, deception in a business partner, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: Fractional Reserve...
03.01.2015
#336: Q&A on Character, Revenge Porn, Atheism, and More (1 March 2015)
In this 1 March 2015 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell discussed the nature of character, revenge porn, coming out as an atheist, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: The Nature of Character (2:26) * Question 2:...
02.22.2015
#335: Q&A on Forcing People to Govern, Herd Immunity, and Interruptions at Work (22 February 2015)
In this 22 February 2015 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell discussed forcing people to govern, vaccinating for herd immunity, minimizing interruptions at work, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: Forcing People to Govern (4:07) * Question...
02.15.2015
#334: Q&A on Resilience, Nuisances, Sharing Activities, and More (15 February 2015)
In this 15 February 2015 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell discussed developing resilience, nuisance limits for new technology, spouses sharing activities, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: Developing Resilience (4:27) * Question 2: Nuisance Limits for...
02.08.2015
#333: Q&A on Egoism and Altruism, Changing Jobs, Boycotts, and More (8 February 2015)
In this 8 February 2015 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell discussed choosing between egoism and altruism, changing jobs quickly, the morality of boycotts, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: Choosing Between Egoism and Altruism (2:56) *...
01.29.2015
#332: Q&A on Rapid Fire Extravaganza (29 January 2015)
In this 29 January 2015 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell discussed all sorts of topics from the Rapid Fire Queue. * Introduction (0:00) * Rapid Fire Questions (2:44) * Conclusion (1:04:38) For more from Dr. Diana Brickell on the...
01.25.2015
#331: Q&A on Ultrahazardous Activities, Declining Gift Solicitations, and More (25 January 2015)
In this 25 January 2015 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell discussed the regulation of ultrahazardous activities, declining gift solicitations, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: The Regulation of Ultrahazardous Activities (2:28) * Question 2: Declining Gift...
01.18.2015
#330: Q&A on Right to Die, Marriage without Love, Creating Art, and More (18 January 2015)
In this 18 January 2015 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell discussed the right to die, marriage without love, creating art, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: The Right to Die (2:12) * Question 2: Marriage without...
01.16.2015
#329: Chat on Responsibility & Luck, Chapter Six (15 January 2015)
In this 15 January 2015 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell discussed "Responsibility & Luck, Chapter Six" with listeners. Topics discussed include: * Review of Chapter Five * Circumstantial moral luck * Three cases * On moral judgment and...
01.11.2015
#328: Q&A on Credibility, Third Party Payments, Racial Insults, and More (11 January 2015)
In this 11 January 2015 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell discussed the importance of credibility, third party payments in medicine, insulting with racial epithets, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: The Importance of Credibility (2:47) *...
01.04.2015
#327: Q&A on Superstitious Rituals, Punishing Yourself, and More (4 January 2015)
In this 4 January 2015 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell discussed participating in superstitious rituals, punishing yourself, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: Participating in Superstitious Rituals (4:33) * Question 2: Punishing Yourself (34:42) * Rapid Fire...
12.28.2014
#326: Q&A on Extremism, Overcoming Lethargy, and More (28 December 2014)
In this 28 December 2014 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell discussed extremism versus consistency, overcoming lethargy, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: Extremism Versus Consistency (3:03) * Question 2: Overcoming Lethargy (32:23) * Conclusion (1:10:02) For more from...
12.21.2014
#325: Q&A on The Boundary between Philosophy and Science and More (21 December 2014)
In this 21 December 2014 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell discussed the relationship between philosophy and science, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: The Relationship between Philosophy and Science (2:34) * Rapid Fire Questions (54:44) * Conclusion...
12.19.2014
#324: Interview of Paul Hsieh on Radiology in Practice (18 December 2014)
In this 18 December 2014 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell interviewed Paul Hsieh about "Radiology in Practice." Topics discussed include: * About radiology * The different imaging modalities * X-rays * CAT Scans * MRI Scans * Ultrasound * Nuclear Medicine *...
12.14.2014
#323: Q&A on Differences with Family, Sales to Minors, Worthy Charities, and More (14 December 2014)
In this 14 December 2014 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell discussed managing differences with family, forbidding the sale of dangerous goods to minors, worthy charities, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: Managing Differences with Family...
12.12.2014
#322: Chat on Design Arguments for the Existence of God, Part 4 (11 December 2014)
In this 11 December 2014 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell discussed "Design Arguments for the Existence of God, Part 4" with listeners. Topics discussed include: * About the podcast series * Review of Design Arguments * Philosophical...
12.07.2014
#321: Q&A on Karma, Responsibility for Pets, Gift Exchanges, and More (7 December 2014)
In this 7 December 2014 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell discussed the reality of karma, responsibility for pets, meaningless gift exchanges, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: The Reality of Karma (2:55) * Question 2: Responsibility...
12.05.2014
#320: Chat on Responsibility & Luck, Chapter Five (4 December 2014)
In this 4 December 2014 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell discussed "Responsibility & Luck, Chapter Five" with listeners. Topics discussed include: * Moral responsibility * The control condition * The compatibilist challenge to the control condition * The...
11.30.2014
#319: Q&A on Objectivity of Manners, Fighting Words, Past Conversations, and More (30 November 2014)
In this 30 November 2014 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell discussed the objectivity of manners, fighting words, obsessing over past conversations, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: The Objectivity of Manners (1:56) * Question 2: Fighting...
11.23.2014
#318: Q&A on Veganism and Vegetarianism, Courage, Ungrateful People, and More (23 November 2014)
In this 23 November 2014 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell discussed the moral arguments for veganism and vegetarianism, courage as a struggle against fear, ungrateful people, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: The Moral Arguments...
11.21.2014
#317: Podcast on Ayn Rand's Philosophy: Myth Versus Reality (20 November 2014)
In this 20 November 2014 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell podcast on "Ayn Rand's Philosophy: Myth Versus Reality." Topics discussed include: * Why care about the myths about Ayn Rand's ideas * Ayn Rand's views on...
11.20.2014
#316: Podcast on The Cultivation of Character (19 November 2014)
In this 19 November 2014 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell podcast on "The Cultivation of Character." Topics discussed include: * The story of Tony * The nature of moral character * The formation of character * The effects...
11.09.2014
#315: Q&A on Anarchism's Case Against Government, Sportsmanship, Sleeping Around, and More (9 November 2014)
In this 9 November 2014 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell discussed anarchism's case against government, the value of sportsmanship, sleeping around, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: Anarchism's Case Against Government (7:01) * Question 2: The...
10.30.2014
#314: Q&A on Improving Politicians, Psychological Visibility, and More (30 October 2014)
In this 30 October 2014 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell discussed improving candidates for office, increasing psychological visibility, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: Improving Candidates for Office (3:01) * Question 2: Increasing Psychological Visibility (22:33) *...
10.26.2014
#313: Q&A on Debate on Rights in Pregnancy (26 October 2014)
In this 26 October 2014 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell discussed abortion and rights in pregnancy, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: Abortion and Rights in Pregnancy (6:50) * Conclusion (1:35:42) For more from Dr. Diana Brickell...
10.19.2014
#312: Q&A on Responsibility of Voters, Charity to Strangers, Leaving a Bad Job, and More (19 October 2014)
In this 19 October 2014 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell discussed voters' responsibility for politicians, charity to strangers, quitting or waiting to be fired, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: Voters' Responsibility for Politicians (3:04) *...
10.05.2014
#311: Q&A on Psychics in a Free Society, Fear of a Worthless Life, and More (5 October 2014)
In this 5 October 2014 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell discussed psychics in a free society, fear of leading a worthless life, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: Psychics in a Free Society (9:04) * Question...
09.28.2014
#310: Q&A on Atheistic Afterlife, Tip Jar, Concealing a Pet, and More (28 September 2014)
In this 28 September 2014 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell discussed the possibility of an atheistic afterlife, the tip jar, concealing a pet from a landlord, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: The Possibility of...

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Philosophy In Action Podcast (M4A) episodes:

#362: Podcast on How to Be Principled about Election Politics (14 September 2015)

#360: Q&A on Impartialist Ethics, Name Changes, and More (30 August 2015)

#358: Q&A on Morality Versus Prudence, Secrets from Parents, Death Notifications, and More (2 August 2015)

#356: Q&A on Resisting Arrest, Enjoying Atlas Shrugged, Stigmatized Property, and More (19 July 2015)

#355: Q&A on Religious Questions, the Power of Fiction, Trusting Therapists, and More (12 July 2015)

#354: Q&A on Unmet Needs, Criminal Insanity, Ideological Consistency, and More (5 July 2015)

#353: Q&A on Breaking Rules, Sexual Relations with Minors, and More (28 June 2015)

#352: Q&A on Respect without Agreement, Political Correctness, Stolen Firearms, and More (21 June 2015)

#351: Q&A on Responsibility for a Child, Career without Aptitude, and More (14 June 2015)

#350: Q&A on Needs Versus Wants, Medical Care for the Poor, and More (7 June 2015)

#349: Podcast on Workshop on Procrastination (31 May 2015)

#348: Q&A on Mindsets, Galt's Motor, Acting Rightly, and More (24 May 2015)

#347: Q&A on Atonement, Earning Money, Friendship, and More (17 May 2015)

#346: Q&A on Government Waivers, Intuition, Overcoming Failures, and More (10 May 2015)

#345: Q&A on Double Effect, Reporting a Crime, Homophobic Family, and More (3 May 2015)

#344: Podcast on Why Personality Matters in Politics... But Not in the Way You Think (26 April 2015)

#343: Q&A on The Major Virtues, Repression, Care of the Body, and More (12 April 2015)

#342: Chat on Argument from Miracles for the Existence of God, Part 1 (9 April 2015)

#341: Q&A on Personality and Ethics, Euthanizing a Pet, and More (5 April 2015)

#340: Preview of Should You Try to Be Morally Perfect? (2 April 2015)

#339: Q&A on Rights to Things, Extreme Cases, Being Helpful, and More (29 March 2015)

#338: Q&A on Philosophy, Confederate Flags, Abortion Funding, and More (15 March 2015)

#337: Q&A on Fractional Reserve Banking, Honesty, Trust in Business, and More (8 March 2015)

#336: Q&A on Character, Revenge Porn, Atheism, and More (1 March 2015)

#335: Q&A on Forcing People to Govern, Herd Immunity, and Interruptions at Work (22 February 2015)

#334: Q&A on Resilience, Nuisances, Sharing Activities, and More (15 February 2015)

#333: Q&A on Egoism and Altruism, Changing Jobs, Boycotts, and More (8 February 2015)

#332: Q&A on Rapid Fire Extravaganza (29 January 2015)

#331: Q&A on Ultrahazardous Activities, Declining Gift Solicitations, and More (25 January 2015)

#330: Q&A on Right to Die, Marriage without Love, Creating Art, and More (18 January 2015)

#329: Chat on Responsibility & Luck, Chapter Six (15 January 2015)

#328: Q&A on Credibility, Third Party Payments, Racial Insults, and More (11 January 2015)

#327: Q&A on Superstitious Rituals, Punishing Yourself, and More (4 January 2015)

#326: Q&A on Extremism, Overcoming Lethargy, and More (28 December 2014)

#325: Q&A on The Boundary between Philosophy and Science and More (21 December 2014)

#324: Interview of Paul Hsieh on Radiology in Practice (18 December 2014)

#323: Q&A on Differences with Family, Sales to Minors, Worthy Charities, and More (14 December 2014)

#322: Chat on Design Arguments for the Existence of God, Part 4 (11 December 2014)

#321: Q&A on Karma, Responsibility for Pets, Gift Exchanges, and More (7 December 2014)

#320: Chat on Responsibility & Luck, Chapter Five (4 December 2014)

#319: Q&A on Objectivity of Manners, Fighting Words, Past Conversations, and More (30 November 2014)

#318: Q&A on Veganism and Vegetarianism, Courage, Ungrateful People, and More (23 November 2014)

#317: Podcast on Ayn Rand's Philosophy: Myth Versus Reality (20 November 2014)

#316: Podcast on The Cultivation of Character (19 November 2014)

#315: Q&A on Anarchism's Case Against Government, Sportsmanship, Sleeping Around, and More (9 November 2014)

#314: Q&A on Improving Politicians, Psychological Visibility, and More (30 October 2014)

#313: Q&A on Debate on Rights in Pregnancy (26 October 2014)

#312: Q&A on Responsibility of Voters, Charity to Strangers, Leaving a Bad Job, and More (19 October 2014)

#311: Q&A on Psychics in a Free Society, Fear of a Worthless Life, and More (5 October 2014)

#310: Q&A on Atheistic Afterlife, Tip Jar, Concealing a Pet, and More (28 September 2014)