8 - Altruism: The Case for Doing Good
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This episode brings the first instalment of a 2-part series on altruism. Today we’ll be asking: what reasons do I have to be a good person? From a moral point of view, do I face any obligations to spend my time helping those in need? And from a self-interested point of view, can I find a sense of meaning and fulfilment in doing so? In this episode you’ll find provocative thought experiments, interesting ways of making a positive difference to the world, and a lot of Peter Singer! Tune in, and Searching For It will be back on Monday 7 October with an episode on Effective Altruism and the most effective ways of doing good. Like us on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/searchingforitpodcast Follow us on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/searchingforitpodcast Support the show here: https://www.patreon.com/searchingforit This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
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