#232: Q&A on Social Contract, Excusing Wrongs, President Obama, and More (28 July 2013)

Summary: In this 28 July 2013 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell discussed social contract theory, romanticizing historical figures in art, mental illness as an excuse for wrongdoing, fervent hatred for President Obama, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: Social Contract Theory (2:19) * Question 2: Romanticizing Historical Figures in Art (16:03) * Question 3: Mental Illness as an Excuse for Wrongdoing (30:09) * Question 4: Fervent Hatred for President Obama (44:01) * Rapid Fire Questions (59:04) * Conclusion (1:05:48) 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