Philosophy In Action Podcast (M4A)

In this 15 June 2014 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell discussed 'stand your ground' laws, advice to new Objectivists, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: "Stand Your Ground" Laws (3:46) * Question 2: Advice to New Objectivists (19:22) * Rapid Fire Questions (58:22) * Conclusion (1:02:33) 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

In this 8 June 2014 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell discussed overcoming an abusive childhood, proposals to ban Muslim immigration, correcting a cashier's mistake, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: Overcoming an Abusive Childhood (2:54) * Question 2: Proposals to Ban Muslim Immigration (26:47) * Question 3: Correcting a Cashier's Mistake (49:57) * Rapid Fire Questions (59:46) * Conclusion (1:09:02) 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

In this 5 June 2014 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell discussed "Responsibility & Luck, Chapter Two" with listeners. Topics discussed include: * Review and about the proposed solutions * The Epistemic Solution * The Equalization Solution * The Identity Solution * The Modern Compatibilist Solution * The Character-Based Compatibilist Solution * The Moral Praise Without Moral Blame Solution * The Agency as Illusion Solution 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

In this 29 May 2014 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell discussed jury nullification, moral judgments of sexuality, dishonesty in a manager, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: Jury Nullification (3:10) * Question 2: Moral Judgments of Sexuality (27:10) * Question 3: Dishonesty in a Manager (45:25) * Rapid Fire Questions (1:00:45) * Conclusion (1:06:49) 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

In this 25 May 2014 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell discussed creating a stylized life, legal dueling, permission versus forgiveness, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: Creating a Stylized Life (2:22) * Question 2: Legal Dueling (24:25) * Question 3: Permission Versus Forgiveness (43:44) * Rapid Fire Questions (1:01:15) * Conclusion (1:11:50) 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

In this 22 May 2014 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell discussed "Responsibility & Luck, Chapter One" with listeners. Topics discussed include: * About the podcast series * The problem of moral luck * Three kinds of moral luck * Moral luck and John Rawls' egalitarianism * Outline of the book * Questions 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

In this 15 May 2014 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell discussed egoism and harm to others, the presence of juries at trials, philosophy in romance, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: Egoism and Harm to Others (3:22) * Question 2: The Presence of Juries at Trials (39:44) * Question 3: Philosophy in Romance (51:54) * Rapid Fire Questions (1:08:15) * Conclusion (1:17:45) 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

In this 11 May 2014 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell discussed weak versus strong atheism, dating people with psychological problems, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: Weak Versus Strong Atheism (8:07) * Question 2: Dating People with Psychological Problems (42:11) * Rapid Fire Questions (1:01:27) * Conclusion (1:11:59) 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

In this 4 May 2014 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell discussed public displays of body dysmorphia, licensing parents, responsibility for a sibling, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: Public Displays of Body Dysmorphia (7:16) * Question 2: Licensing Parents (27:53) * Question 3: Responsibility for a Sibling (51:23) * Rapid Fire Questions (1:03:15) * Conclusion (1:09:30) 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

In this 27 April 2014 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell discussed ambition as a virtue, happiness without close friends, refusing involvement in a biological child's life, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: Ambition as a Virtue (3:05) * Question 2: Happiness without Close Friends (22:51) * Question 3: Refusing Involvement in a Biological Child's Life (40:00) * Rapid Fire Questions (52:42) * Conclusion (1:04:56) 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

In this 20 April 2014 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell discussed the philosophy of Immanuel Kant, being virtuous but not happy, defending abortion rights, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: The Philosophy of Immanuel Kant (6:14) * Question 2: Being Virtuous But Not Happy (38:52) * Question 3: Defending Abortion Rights (56:43) * Rapid Fire Questions (1:25:43) * Conclusion (1:29:06) 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

In this 13 April 2014 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell discussed the meaning of marriage vows, animals as property, the problem of overwork, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: The Meaning of Marriage Vows (3:16) * Question 2: Animals as Property (25:15) * Question 3: The Problem of Overwork (49:31) * Rapid Fire Questions (1:04:17) * Conclusion (1:08:02) 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

In this 6 April 2014 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell discussed the errors of 'Open Objectivism', giving back an engagement ring, buying books with military secrets, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: The Errors of "Open Objectivism" (2:49) * Question 2: Giving Back an Engagement Ring (35:41) * Question 3: Buying Books with Military Secrets (43:42) * Rapid Fire Questions (51:11) * Conclusion (59:55) 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

In this 30 March 2014 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell discussed evolution's ethical implications, cultivating a healthy body image, the value of studying theology, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: Evolution's Ethical Implications (3:31) * Question 2: Cultivating a Healthy Body Image (25:16) * Question 3: The Value of Studying Theology (46:17) * Rapid Fire Questions (1:02:01) * Conclusion (1:07:38) 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

In this 23 March 2014 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell discussed concern for future generations, privatizing prisons, buying and returning goods, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: Concern for Future Generations (1:51) * Question 2: Privatizing Prisons (20:27) * Question 3: Buying and Returning Goods (32:31) * Rapid Fire Questions (42:18) * Conclusion (59:57) 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