Modern Wisdom

#214 - Cosmic Skeptic - How Do We Define What Is Good & Bad?

Aug 27, 2020

Join philosopher and YouTuber Alex O'Connor, known as Cosmic Skeptic, as he explores the complexities of ethics. He delves into profound questions about what defines goodness and suffering, emphasizing the importance of moral authority. The discussion features engaging thought experiments like the trolley problem, and touches on practical ethics, veganism, and the intersection of belief and morality. With a mix of humor and insight, Alex challenges listeners to reflect on their ethical choices and the nature of moral responsibility.

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Intro

2min

Reflections on Yoga and Ethical Debates

2min

Navigating Ethical Complexities

24min

Unpacking Knowledge: Gettier's Challenge

8min

The Intersection of Belief and Morality

2min

Navigating the Labyrinth of Morality

22min

Ethical Dilemmas and the Trolley Problem

15min

Ethics in Action: Aligning Beliefs with Choices

14min

Alex O'Connor is a philosopher & YouTuber.

Get ready for a mental workout today as Alex poses some of the most famous and most difficult questions in ethics.

What does it mean to say that something is good? Why SHOULD you do one thing instead of another thing? Why should we care about wellbeing? What is the definition of suffering? On whose authority is anything good or bad?

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