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Ethical Disagreement — Can Science Ever Resolve a Moral Disagreement?

Today we’re discussing an influential reply to a challenge to morality. The challenge is that moral disagreements are unresolvable by…

May 8, 2020

Ethical Disagreement — Can Science Ever Resolve a Moral Disagreement?

May 8, 2020

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Happiness and Morality — Real Happiness by Acting Immorally?

Can a person that acts immorally truly be happy? Or is immorality incompatible with true happiness? Consider a case discussed in chapter 9…

May 1, 2020

Happiness and Morality — Real Happiness by Acting Immorally?

May 1, 2020

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Psychological Egoism — All People are Selfish in Everything They Do

Psychological egoism is the theory that self-interest is the only motive from which anyone ever acts. This is a challenge to morality…

Apr 17, 2020

Psychological Egoism — All People are Selfish in Everything They Do

Apr 17, 2020

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Thomas Nagel — You Should Act Morally as a Matter of Consistency

Thomas Nagel argues against a moral skeptic that doesn’t care about others. He argues that moral right and wrong is a matter of…

Apr 11, 2020

Thomas Nagel — You Should Act Morally as a Matter of Consistency

Apr 11, 2020

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Cultural Relativism: A Seductive Yet Disturbing Theory

You likely believe that certain acts are morally wrong no matter what culture a person lives in. This might include things like murder…

Apr 6, 2020

Cultural Relativism: A Seductive Yet Disturbing Theory

Apr 6, 2020

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Better Comprehend Kant’s Moral Philosophy By Learning 3 Key Concepts

Do you want to better understand one of the greatest philosophers of all time? In this post, I help you better comprehend Kant’s moral…

Apr 24, 2019

Better Comprehend Kant’s Moral Philosophy By Learning 3 Key Concepts

Apr 24, 2019

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Consequentialist Ethics: John Stuart Mill’s Top 5 Ideas

Apr 23, 2019

Consequentialist Ethics: John Stuart Mill’s Top 5 Ideas

Apr 23, 2019

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Mackie’s Error Theory

Apr 21, 2019

Mackie’s Error Theory

Apr 21, 2019

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Epicurus on Life’s Meaning — Part II

Apr 5, 2019

Epicurus on Life’s Meaning — Part II

Apr 5, 2019

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Epicurus on Life’s Meaning — Part I

Apr 3, 2019

Epicurus on Life’s Meaning — Part I

Apr 3, 2019

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Hi I’m Dr. Cloos. Welcome to The Philosophy Lab— investigating life’s big questions. Learn more: https://www.thephilosophylab.com

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