Philosophy In Action Podcast (MP3)

Philosopher Diana Hsieh answers questions on practical ethics and living well in a live webcast every Sunday morning. For details, visit: http://www.PhilosophyInAction.com/ This week, she discussed the meaning of citizenship in a free society, the legal status of automatic weapons, forcing religious fanaticism on others, reasoning by facts rather than emotions, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: The Meaning of Citizenship in a Free Society (4:01) * Question 2: The Legal Status of Automatic Weapons (23:37) * Question 3: Forcing Religious Fanaticism on Others (36.25) * Question 4: Reasoning by Facts Rather than Emotions (43:10) * Rapid Fire Questions (54:18) * Conclusion (1:02:53)

In this 20 November 2011 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell discussed the meaning of citizenship in a free society, the legal status of automatic weapons, forcing religious fanaticism on others, reasoning by facts rather than emotions, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: The Meaning of Citizenship in a Free Society (4:01) * Question 2: The Legal Status of Automatic Weapons (23:37) * Question 3: Forcing Religious Fanaticism on Others (36:25) * Question 4: Reasoning by Facts Rather than Emotions (43:10) * Rapid Fire Questions (54:18) * Conclusion (1:02:53) 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.PhilosophyInAction.com/ This week, she discussed admitting mistakes, aesthetic body modifications, evasion versus rationalization versus context-dropping, declining too-expensive outings, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: Admitting Mistakes (4:23) * Question 2: Aesthetic Body Modifications (22:19) * Question 3: Evasion Versus Rationalization Versus Context-Dropping (33:43) * Question 4: Declining Too-Expensive Outings (42:40) * Rapid Fire Questions (48:56) * Conclusion (1:01:43)

In this 13 November 2011 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell discussed admitting mistakes at work, aesthetic body modifications, evasion versus rationalization versus context-dropping, how to decline too-expensive outings, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: Admitting Mistakes at Work (4:23) * Question 2: Aesthetic Body Modifications (22:19) * Question 3: Evasion Versus Rationalization Versus Context-Dropping (33:43) * Question 4: How to Decline Too-Expensive Outings (42:40) * Rapid Fire Questions (48:56) * Conclusion (1:01:43) 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.PhilosophyInAction.com/ This week, she discussed working for a minister, giving away unhealthy food, voting for horrible politicians, celebrating holidays, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: Working for a Minister (5:28) * Question 2: Giving Away Unhealthy Food (17:16) * Question 3: Voting for Horrible Politicians (30:07) * Question 4: Celebrating Holidays (37:20) * Rapid Fire Questions (44:09) * Conclusion (1:00:36)

In this 6 November 2011 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell discussed working for a minister, giving away unhealthy food, voting for horrible politicians, celebrating holidays, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: Working for a Minister (5:28) * Question 2: Giving Away Unhealthy Food (17:16) * Question 3: Voting for Horrible Politicians (30:07) * Question 4: Celebrating Holidays (37:20) * Rapid Fire Questions (44:09) * Conclusion (1:00:36) 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 purpose of bankruptcy law, restrooms for the transgendered in transition, private versus state prisons, revealing atheism to religious parents, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: The Purpose of Bankruptcy Law (3:34) * Question 2: Restrooms for the Transgendered in Transition (22:00) * Question 3: Private Versus State Prisons (41:45) * Question 4: Revealing Atheism to Religious Parents (47:04) * Rapid Fire Questions (51:15) * Conclusion (59:13)

In this 30 October 2011 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell discussed the purpose of bankruptcy law, restrooms for the transgendered in transition, private versus state prisons, revealing atheism to religious parents, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: The Purpose of Bankruptcy Law (3:34) * Question 2: Restrooms for the Transgendered in Transition (22:00) * Question 3: Private Versus State Prisons (41:45) * Question 4: Revealing Atheism to Religious Parents (47:04) * Rapid Fire Questions (51:15) * Conclusion (59:13) 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 state involvement in marriage, last names in marriage, marrying someone for a Green Card, being too much crazy in love, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: State Involvement in Marriage (5:14) * Question 2: Last Names in Marriage (29:22) * Question 3: Marrying Someone for a Green Card (50:14) * Question 4: Being Too Much Crazy in Love (55:52) * Rapid Fire Questions (1:01:32) * Conclusion (1:05:14)

In this 23 October 2011 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell discussed state involvement in marriage, last names in marriage, marrying someone for a Green Card, being too much crazy in love, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: State Involvement in Marriage (5:14) * Question 2: Last Names in Marriage (29:22) * Question 3: Marrying Someone for a Green Card (50:14) * Question 4: Being Too Much Crazy in Love (55:52) * Rapid Fire Questions (1:01:32) * Conclusion (1:05:14) 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 judging young adults, voting with your wallet, the evidence for free will, the morality of armed rebellion, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: Judging Young Adults (3:22) * Question 2: Voting With Your Wallet (21:24) * Question 3: The Evidence for Free Will (30:02) * Question 4: The Morality of Armed Rebellion (48:11) * Conclusion (1:03:45)

In this 16 October 2011 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell discussed judging young adults, voting with your wallet, the evidence for free will, the morality of armed rebellion, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: Judging Young Adults (3:22) * Question 2: Voting With Your Wallet (21:24) * Question 3: The Evidence for Free Will (30:02) * Question 4: The Morality of Armed Rebellion (48:11) * Conclusion (1:03:45) 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

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 Ayn Rand and William Hickman, sustainable agriculture, product placements in art, teaching young people to use credit cards wisely, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: Ayn Rand and William Hickman (7:03) * Question 2: Sustainable Agriculture (27:30) * Question 3: Product Placements in Art (36:49) * Question 4: Teaching Young People to Use Credit Cards Wisely (45:17) * Rapid Fire Questions (57:40) * Conclusion (1:02:22)

In this 9 October 2011 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell discussed Ayn Rand's alleged admiration for William Hickman, the validity of sustainable agriculture, product placements in art, teaching young people to use credit cards wisely, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: Ayn Rand's Alleged Admiration for William Hickman (7:03) * Question 2: The Validity of Sustainable Agriculture (27:30) * Question 3: Product Placements in Art (36:49) * Question 4: Teaching Young People to Use Credit Cards Wisely (45:17) * Rapid Fire Questions (57:40) * Conclusion (1:02:22) 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 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)