Sally Kohn: Peter Singer talks about this example where you're walking to work and there's a kid drowning in the pond or the park. She says whether you should be obligated by law to save the kid is a different question. Kohn: There's just a big difference between what you do and what you allow to happen.
Philosopher and author Daniel Haybron of St. Louis University talks about his book, Happiness, with EconTalk host Russ Roberts. Happiness turns out to be a little more complicated than it sounds. Haybron discusses the good life and different philosophical perspectives on how to achieve happiness.