This chapter explores the decline of character development in society and the role of religion and education in helping individuals cope with their weaknesses. It emphasizes the importance of human interaction and face-to-face communication in an increasingly digital world. The speakers also discuss the significance of humanities education in adult learning, highlighting the need to search for truth and meaning in life, and the value of religion in this search.
Martha Nussbaum, professor of philosophy at the University of Chicago talks with EconTalk host Russ Roberts about Alexander Hamilton. Nussbaum talks about the tension between acquiring power and living a life of virtue. The topics discussed include Hamilton's relationship with Aaron Burr, Burr's complicated historical legacy, and the role of the humanities in our lives.