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Ep. 368: Hume on Reason in Ethics (Part Two)

The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast

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Hume, Sentiment, and Moral Complexity

This chapter explores Hume's philosophy regarding the role of sentiment in moral judgments, contrasting it with Kant's views on absolute morals. It examines how human empathy and imaginative associations contribute to our understanding of morality, especially through examples from pop culture. The discussion highlights the evolutionary aspects of moral sentiment and the philosophical tensions between morality and factuality.

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