The History of Revolutionary Ideas: Socrates w/Agnes Callard
Past Present Future
Navigating Savage Commands: Body and Kinship in Moral Choice
This chapter explores the concept of 'savage commands' that guide our behavior through innate body instincts and kinship ties, driving decisions that often lead to conflict. It further examines the philosophical shifts post-Socrates that aim to refine these impulses, integrating ideas from Epicureanism and utilitarianism to advocate for a more calculated approach to pleasure and communal harmony.
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