
The Josias Podcast, Episode XI: After Virtue
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Manipulation in Modern Ethics
This chapter explores the nuances of manipulation in social relations, contrasting manipulative and non-manipulative behaviors. Drawing on Kantian ethics and examples from management and therapy, it critiques the shift toward subjective moral frameworks that prioritize technique over intrinsic values. The discussion traces the evolution of moral philosophy, examining the implications of Enlightenment thought on contemporary morality and its manipulation.
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