Henry Richardson

Professor of philosophy at Georgetown University specializing in moral, political, and legal philosophy. Author of "Articulating the Moral Community: Toward a Constructive Ethical Pragmatism."

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Feb 1, 2019 • 1h 12min

Henry S. Richardson, "Articulating the Moral Community: Toward a Constructive Ethical Pragmatism" (Oxford UP, 2018)

Henry Richardson, a Georgetown University philosophy professor, discusses his book on constructing ethical pragmatism. He examines how new moral concepts evolve, particularly in response to technology like the Internet. Richardson emphasizes the integration of established norms with emerging ethical standards in bioethics. He also reflects on his journey from politics to philosophy, drawing on influences like Aristotle. The conversation underscores the need for a dynamic and inclusive moral community that adapts to changing societal contexts.

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