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Think of this as a test. Sorry about the cryptic episode title, but saying too much will be a spoiler.
Episode 3: How well do you know what Americans think?
Episode 2: Why do the right thing?
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“Doing the right thing” is often difficult because it means putting other people’s interests ahead of our own. The ancient Greek thinker Socrates has an interesting–and surprising–perspective because he argues that “vice harms the doer.” The selfish thing, then, is to avoid that harm by doing what’s right.
Episode 1: Philosophy for the Real World. Introduction.
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This is the first in a series of podcasts by Professor Thomas White about the practical usefulness of philosophy–philosophy for the real world. This episode identifies the main areas of philosophy we’ll be applying: logic, ethics, knowledge, living with others in community.
For a general introduction to philosophy, see my Discovering Philosophy (Hackett). Click here for information.