Episode 156: Philosophy and Politics Free-Form Discussion (Part Two)

Summary: Continuing our liberal bubble-bursting exercise, the core foursome address more directly the question of how philosophy is supposed to shape one's political views and actions. Is there a non-partisan way of describing "the public good" that we can use as a touchstone to communicate with and maybe convince political opponents? What's a philosophically responsible way to use political rhetoric in the face of an apathetic and/or ignorant public? Is one better off hiding in a cave until the bad administration goes away?<br> Listen to <a href="http://partiallyexaminedlife.com/2017/01/16/ep156-1-philosophy-politics/" target="_blank">part 1</a> first or get the ad-free, unbroken <a href="http://partiallyexaminedlife.com/2017/01/16/ep156-philosophy-politics-citizen/" target="_blank">Citizen Edition</a>. <a href="http://partiallyexaminedlife.com/support" target="_blank">Please support PEL!</a><br> End song: "Better Days" from The Getaway Drivers' Bellatopia; check out Mark's interview with singer/songwriter Bob Manor on <a href="http://partiallyexaminedlife.com/2016/04/03/nem11-bob-manor/" target="_blank">Nakedly Examined Music ep. 11</a>.<br> Visit <a href="http://talkspace.com/examined" target="_blank">Talkspace.com/examined</a>; use code "EXAMINED" for 30% off your first month of online therapy. Go to <a href="http://blueapron.com/PEL" target="_blank">blueapron.com/PEL</a> for three free meals with free shipping.<br>