EconTalk Martha Nussbaum on Alexander Hamilton
Jul 10, 2017
Martha Nussbaum, philosophy professor at the University of Chicago, talks about the tension between acquiring power and living a life of virtue. Topics include Hamilton's relationship with Aaron Burr, the role of the humanities in our lives, and the impact of envy on society.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Pursuit of Wealth and Virtue
02:46 • 20min
The Nature of Politics and Compromises
23:03 • 6min
Envy and its Impact on Society
29:32 • 10min
The Loss of Character Development and the Search for Meaning
39:49 • 13min
The Importance of Self-Awareness and its Connection to Psychology, Philosophy, and Economics
52:52 • 6min
Reflections on Small Acts of Goodness and Meaningful Contributions
58:33 • 3min