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Episode #208 ... The moral evolution of a philosopher. (Peter Singer)

Philosophize This!

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Hume's Moral Philosophy: Emotions Over Objectivity

This chapter examines David Hume's view that moral judgments originate from personal feelings rather than objective truths, highlighting the role of reason in shaping ethical perspectives. It also critiques hedonistic utilitarianism, using thought experiments to challenge the notion of pleasure as the ultimate ethical goal.

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