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Contemporary Moral Issues (Joel’s Ethics Classes)
How are philosophers, activists, and others thinking about contemporary moral issues, topics like cancel culture, the definition of racism, the ethics of consent and p*rn, reparations, and the existence of morality? Also, how are university students thinking about these issues? Listen in to find out. I’m a PhD student studying philosophy, and I created this podcast as an opportunity to keep the conversation going beyond the classroom. It includes interviews with scholars, discussions with former students, personal reflections, and content recap from the university ethics classes I teach.
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Recent Episodes
In part II of this discussion with philosopher Naomi Zack, Naomi and I finish working through some of my students' questions about her arguments against identity politics. Here are all the things we cover: Min 2: Question: “Don’t universal policies face pushback too?” Min 5:10: How social...
Published 06/06/23
Philosopher Naomi Zack is critical of identity politics––it does not belong in the government, or so she argues. My students raised a bunch of questions and criticisms of her view. This episode is part I of a discussion with Naomi Zack where we chat through my students' questions and criticisms....
Published 05/03/23
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