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679: Individualism, Transhumanism, & Learning from Abolitionists with Daniel Lee Hill

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Evolving Morality: From Communal Roots to Individual Autonomy

This chapter explores Alistair MacIntyre's philosophical insights into the evolution of morality and individualism in Western history. It discusses the shift from communal values in ancient Greece through the transformative Middle Ages and the Enlightenment, culminating in a complex narrative of moral decline and progress in American society. The speakers reflect on the implications of this evolution on contemporary values, political structures, and the necessity of shared moral frameworks in navigating moral disputes.

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