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Wresting With the Dead: HAPPINESS
Transcript - https://freedomain.com/wresting-with-the-dead-happiness/
Chapters
0:00:00 Wrestling with Philosophy: Jeremy Bentham's Greatest Happiness Principle
0:12:08 The Power of Moral Judgment: Slave vs. Master Hypocrisy
0:22:35 Healing Moral Wounds: The Role of Moral Judgment
0:30:52 Parenting for Happiness: The Importance of Moral Consistency
0:34:02 The Illusion of Happiness: Society's Role vs. Moral Judgment
Brief Summary
In this engaging discussion, I explore the complexities of philosophy's role in understanding change and uncertainty, referencing Heraclitus' timeless wisdom. I challenge the perceived opacity of philosophical concepts compared to children's intuitive grasp of truth and morality. Emphasizing the importance of philosophy in providing objective ethics for decision-making, I discuss the need for consistency and integrity in moral reasoning. Through personal anecdotes, I illustrate children's straightforward moral logic. I advocate for a return to foundational truths in philosophy to ensure moral clarity and societal harmony.
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By Stefan MolyneuxTranscript - https://freedomain.com/wresting-with-the-dead-happiness/
Chapters
0:00:00 Wrestling with Philosophy: Jeremy Bentham's Greatest Happiness Principle
0:12:08 The Power of Moral Judgment: Slave vs. Master Hypocrisy
0:22:35 Healing Moral Wounds: The Role of Moral Judgment
0:30:52 Parenting for Happiness: The Importance of Moral Consistency
0:34:02 The Illusion of Happiness: Society's Role vs. Moral Judgment
Brief Summary
In this engaging discussion, I explore the complexities of philosophy's role in understanding change and uncertainty, referencing Heraclitus' timeless wisdom. I challenge the perceived opacity of philosophical concepts compared to children's intuitive grasp of truth and morality. Emphasizing the importance of philosophy in providing objective ethics for decision-making, I discuss the need for consistency and integrity in moral reasoning. Through personal anecdotes, I illustrate children's straightforward moral logic. I advocate for a return to foundational truths in philosophy to ensure moral clarity and societal harmony.