

The Nature of Words, Actions, and Ethics with Mike Brock (WiM468)
May 9, 2024
Mike Brock discusses coherentism vs foundationalism, social consensus shaping linguistic meanings, the origins of rights, the axiom of action, the existence of rationality, ethical manifestations, the source of ethics, individual normative experiences vs life/property, and more in a captivating exploration of words, actions, and ethics.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Exploring the Philosophy of Knowledge, Language, and Ethics
03:10 • 2min
Exploring Epistemic Coheoretism: A Contextual Understanding of Meaning
05:30 • 10min
The Role of Social Consensus in Shaping Linguistic Meaning
15:49 • 24min
Exploring Property Rights, Territoriality, and Health Benefits of Organ Meats
39:38 • 5min
Exploring Information, Knowledge, and Necessary Truths
44:24 • 16min
Exploring Human Purpose and Ethical Normativity
01:00:01 • 12min
Exploring Morality, Extremism, and Ethical Considerations
01:12:02 • 17min
Exploring Axiom of Action, Social Institutions, and Ethics
01:29:15 • 6min
Exploring the Ethics of Past Practices and the Role of Hindsight
01:34:45 • 1min
Exploring the Ethical Landscape Through Emotions and Education
01:36:15 • 22min
Bitcoin, Taxation, and Economic Productivity
01:58:15 • 20min
Analysis of Inflation Factors and Government Policies
02:18:07 • 3min
An Insightful Discussion on the Political Nature of Institutions and Epistemology
02:20:50 • 2min