Willet: Do you see religion and philosophy as being, i hate to say it, use this word, competitors? And that some of philosophy is trying to get it. How can we be good without god? Willet: Can we make progress just through philosopy on the side of virtue, search for virtue. Will let willet project presented a more rational way than he does now.
Philosopher and author Agnes Callard talks with EconTalk host Russ Roberts about the state of philosophy, the power of philosophy, and the search for wisdom and truth. This is a wide-ranging conversation related to the question of how we learn, how to behave ethically, and the role of religion and philosophy in encouraging good behavior.