Philosophy In Action Podcast (M4A)

In this 2 October 2011 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell discussed fear of death, using the Do Not Call Registry, genetic influences on thinking, the morality of selling your body, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: Fear of Death (2:43) * Question 2: Using the Do Not Call Registry (13:34) * Question 3: Genetic Influences on Thinking (33:46) * Question 4: The Morality of Selling Your Body (46:09) * Rapid Fire Questions (57:18) * Conclusion (1:07:50) For more from Dr. Diana Brickell on the application rational principles to the challenges of real life, visit Philosophy in Action: http://www.PhilosophyInAction.com

Philosopher Diana Hsieh answers questions on practical ethics and living well in a live webcast every Sunday morning. For details, visit: http://www.RationallySelfish.com/ This week, she discussed appropriate contexts for nudity, public nudity and rights, regretting time spent at work, problems with neighbors, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: Appropriate Contexts for Nudity (3:38) * Question 2: Public Nudity and Rights (23:12) * Question 3: Regretting Time Spent at Work (39:56) * Question 4: Problems with Neighbors (46:18) * Rapid Fire Questions (54:10) * Conclusion (1:01:10)

In this 25 September 2011 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell discussed appropriate contexts for nudity, public nudity and rights, regretting time spent at work, addressing problems with neighbors, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: Appropriate Contexts for Nudity (3:38) * Question 2: Public Nudity and Rights (23:12) * Question 3: Regretting Time Spent at Work (39:56) * Question 4: Addressing Problems with Neighbors (46:18) * Rapid Fire Questions (54:10) * Conclusion (1:01:10) For more from Dr. Diana Brickell on the application rational principles to the challenges of real life, visit Philosophy in Action: http://www.PhilosophyInAction.com

Philosopher Diana Hsieh answers questions on practical ethics and living well in a live webcast every Sunday morning. For details, visit: http://www.RationallySelfish.com/ This week, she discussed the morality of torturing terrorists and criminals, guilt over emotions, photocopying essays for study, extroversion versus second-handedness, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: The Morality of Torturing Terrorists and Criminals (3:03) * Question 2: Guilt over Emotions (24:20) * Question 3: Photocopying Essays for Study (33:40) * Question 4: Extroversion Versus Second-Handedness (38:29) * Rapid Fire Questions (41:33) * Conclusion (1:00:23)

In this 18 September 2011 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell discussed the morality of torturing terrorists and criminals, feeling guilty for emotions, photocopying essays for study, extroversion versus second-handedness, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: The Morality of Torturing Terrorists and Criminals (3:03) * Question 2: Feeling Guilty for Emotions (24:20) * Question 3: Photocopying Essays for Study (33:40) * Question 4: Extroversion Versus Second-Handedness (38:29) * Rapid Fire Questions (41:33) * Conclusion (1:00:23) For more from Dr. Diana Brickell on the application rational principles to the challenges of real life, visit Philosophy in Action: http://www.PhilosophyInAction.com

Philosopher Diana Hsieh answers questions on practical ethics and living well in a live webcast every Sunday morning. For details, visit: http://www.RationallySelfish.com/ * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: Activism as a Moral Imperative (4:51) * Question 2: The Morality of Extreme Couponing (22:05) * Question 3: Sexting as Cheating (31:05) * Question 4: Gifting Valuable Memorabilia to the Team (37:49) * Rapid Fire Questions (47:33) * Conclusion (1:00:27)

In this 11 September 2011 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell discussed activism as a moral imperative, the morality of extreme couponing, sexting as cheating, gifting valuable memorabilia to the team, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: Activism as a Moral Imperative (4:51) * Question 2: The Morality of Extreme Couponing (22:05) * Question 3: Sexting as Cheating (31:05) * Question 4: Gifting Valuable Memorabilia to the Team (37:49) * Rapid Fire Questions (47:33) * Conclusion (1:00:27) For more from Dr. Diana Brickell on the application rational principles to the challenges of real life, visit Philosophy in Action: http://www.PhilosophyInAction.com

Philosopher Diana Hsieh discusses Labor Day and related topics with Jonathan Hoenig of CapitalistPig.com in an interview on WLS 890 AM of Chicago.

In this 5 September 2011 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell podcast on "Jonathan Hoenig Interviews Me on the Meaning of Labor Day." Topics discussed include: * Interview by Jonathan Hoenig For more from Dr. Diana Brickell on the application rational principles to the challenges of real life, visit Philosophy in Action: http://www.PhilosophyInAction.com

Philosopher Diana Hsieh answers questions on practical ethics and living well in a live webcast every Sunday morning. For details, visit: http://www.RationallySelfish.com/ * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: Common Mistakes with Parents (5:22) * Question 2: Severing Ties with One's Parents (23:31) * Question 3: Enablers of Destructive Siblings (33:25) * Question 4: Filial Responsibility Laws (37:59) * Rapid Fire Questions (41:17) * Conclusion (1:00:00)

In this 4 September 2011 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell discussed common mistakes with parents, severing ties with one's parents, enablers of destructive siblings, filial responsibility laws, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: Common Mistakes with Parents (5:22) * Question 2: Severing Ties with One's Parents (23:31) * Question 3: Enablers of Destructive Siblings (33:25) * Question 4: Filial Responsibility Laws (37:59) * Rapid Fire Questions (41:17) * Conclusion (1:00:00) For more from Dr. Diana Brickell on the application rational principles to the challenges of real life, visit Philosophy in Action: http://www.PhilosophyInAction.com

Philosopher Diana Hsieh answers questions on practical ethics and living well in a live webcast every Sunday morning. For details, visit: http://www.RationallySelfish.com/ * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: The Validity of Introversion and Extroversion (4:15) * Question 2: Circumcision and Religious Freedom (29:30) * Question 3: Lobbying as a Career (37:27) * Question 4: Working for a Statist Company (45:01) * Rapid Fire Questions (51:28) * Conclusion (1:02:09)

In this 28 August 2011 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell discussed the validity of introversion and extroversion, circumcision and religious freedom, lobbying as a career, working for a statist company, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: The Validity of Introversion and Extroversion (4:15) * Question 2: Circumcision and Religious Freedom (29:30) * Question 3: Lobbying as a Career (37:27) * Question 4: Working for a Statist Company (45:01) * Rapid Fire Questions (51:28) * Conclusion (1:02:09) For more from Dr. Diana Brickell on the application rational principles to the challenges of real life, visit Philosophy in Action: http://www.PhilosophyInAction.com

Philosopher Diana Hsieh answers questions on practical ethics and living well in a live webcast every Sunday morning. For details, visit: http://www.RationallySelfish.com/ * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: Moral Standards for Public Figures (5:06) * Question 2: Friendships with People of Opposite Philosophy (18:55) * Question 3: Friendships with Pirates (28:42) * Question 4: Joining Politically Active Professional Groups (36:02) * Rapid Fire Questions (47:43) * Conclusion (1:01:19)

In this 21 August 2011 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell discussed moral standards for public figures, friendships with people of opposite philosophy, friendships with intellectual property pirates, joining politically active professional groups, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: Moral Standards for Public Figures (5:06) * Question 2: Friendships with People of Opposite Philosophy (18:55) * Question 3: Friendships with Intellectual Property Pirates (28:42) * Question 4: Joining Politically Active Professional Groups (36:02) * Rapid Fire Questions (47:43) * Conclusion (1:01:19) For more from Dr. Diana Brickell on the application rational principles to the challenges of real life, visit Philosophy in Action: http://www.PhilosophyInAction.com