

59 - Tamar Schapiro: Inclination, Will, and The Animal Self
Mar 6, 2023
Tamar Schapiro, a Professor of Philosophy at MIT, dives deep into value theory and ethics. She discusses her book on inclination and will, exploring how our primal instincts clash with rational thought. The conversation highlights Kant's views on free will and the animal self, along with the meaningful impact of teaching ethics in STEM fields. Schapiro also reflects on her teaching experience, including the provocative ideas from Ayn Rand, encouraging lively debates among students. If you're curious about the interplay of ethics and human agency, this episode is a must-listen!
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Intro
00:00 • 6min
Journey Through Ethics
05:32 • 7min
The Dichotomy of Inclination and Will
12:07 • 18min
Understanding the Inner Animal
30:26 • 9min
Exploring the Absence of Freud in Analytic Philosophy
38:57 • 2min
Navigating Inner Urges: The Low vs. High Road
41:03 • 8min
Philosophical Boundaries and Human Agency
48:33 • 13min
Ethics Unpacked: Rationalism vs Sentimentalism
01:01:18 • 23min
Exploring Ayn Rand's Egoism in Ethics Education
01:24:03 • 8min