The Daily Stoic

Tamler Sommers On the Urgency of Honor

Feb 13, 2021

Tamler Sommers, a philosophy professor at the University of Houston and author of 'Why Honor Matters,' dives into the crucial intersection of honor and modern society. He discusses the challenges of making philosophy accessible to the public and the responsibilities philosophers have toward marginalized communities. Sommers critiques cancel culture's impact on personal integrity and reflects on the ethical dilemmas posed by historical figures like Seneca. He emphasizes the need for humility and the lasting significance of honor in navigating today's complex social landscape.

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Episode guests

Tamler Sommers

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Episode notes

Intro

6min

Public Philosophy Unpacked

15min

Philosophy's Real-World Impact

7min

Philosophy's Role in Society

9min

Integrity in a Cancel Culture

6min

Honor, Race, and Intelligence: A Complex Discussion

12min

The Ethics of Complicity: Lessons from Seneca

3min

The Consequences of Honor

6min

Navigating Integrity in Politics

13min

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Exploring the Impact of Public Philosophy and Hidden Historical Truths

2min

On today’s podcast, Ryan talks to professor Tamler Sommers about the obligation to spread philosophy in the modern age, the timeless dilemma of monetizing philosophy, the critical distinction between pride and honor, and more.

Tamler Sommers is a professor of philosophy at the University of Houston. He has written several books, including 2018’s Why Honor Matters. He is the co-host of the philosophy and science podcast Very Bad Wizards.

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