Philosophy In Action Podcast (MP3)

In this 2 June 2013 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell discussed abortion rights and the violinist argument, Obama's cultural impact, laws against marital infidelity, managing demands for family time, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: Abortion Rights and the Violinist Argument (3:45) * Question 2: Obama's Cultural Impact (26:48) * Question 3: Laws Against Marital Infidelity (39:06) * Question 4: Managing Demands for Family Time (49:55) * Rapid Fire Questions (58:46) * Conclusion (1:08:33) 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 29 May 2013 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, philosopher Dr. Diana Hsieh interviewed Jason Crawford about "Free Objectivist Books for Students." Topics discussed include: * How "Free Objectivist Books for Students" works * Why students should read Ayn Rand * The statistics: how many books sent * Why students want to read Ayn Rand * Why can't the students buy or borrow the books * The six primary books * The most common book * Sending to students outside the United States * The response of the students * The benefit for donors and volunteers * How donors select students * This peer-to-peer model versus traditional models * Ayn Rand on charity * The program as self-interested for students and donors * Asking students to donate later or lend books * Jason's introduction to Objectivism * Lessening the effect of luck in finding Ayn Rand's ideas * The current bottleneck * Expanding the project in future * This project as a model for other activist endeavors * Advice to people interested in promoting Objectivism in the culture For more from Dr. Diana Hsieh on the application rational principles to the challenges of real life, visit Philosophy in Action: http://www.PhilosophyInAction.com

In this 29 May 2013 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell interviewed Jason Crawford about "Free Objectivist Books for Students." Topics discussed include: * How "Free Objectivist Books for Students" works * Why students should read Ayn Rand * The statistics: how many books sent * Why students want to read Ayn Rand * Why can't the students buy or borrow the books * The six primary books * The most common book * Sending to students outside the United States * The response of the students * The benefit for donors and volunteers * How donors select students * This peer-to-peer model versus traditional models * Ayn Rand on charity * The program as self-interested for students and donors * Asking students to donate later or lend books * Jason's introduction to Objectivism * Lessening the effect of luck in finding Ayn Rand's ideas * The current bottleneck * Expanding the project in future * This project as a model for other activist endeavors * Advice to people interested in promoting Objectivism in the culture 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 26 May 2013 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Hsieh discussed the ethics of open relationships, innate personality, conceiving again to save a child, the justice of alimony payments, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: The Ethics of Open Relationships (1:39) * Question 2: Innate Personality (20:44) * Question 3: Conceiving Again to Save a Child (33:34) * Question 4: The Justice of Alimony Payments (44:29) * Rapid Fire Questions (1:00:27) * Conclusion (1:12:59) For more from Dr. Diana Hsieh on the application rational principles to the challenges of real life, visit Philosophy in Action: http://www.PhilosophyInAction.com

In this 26 May 2013 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell discussed the ethics of open relationships, innate personality, conceiving again to save a child, the justice of alimony payments, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: The Ethics of Open Relationships (1:39) * Question 2: Innate Personality (20:44) * Question 3: Conceiving Again to Save a Child (33:34) * Question 4: The Justice of Alimony Payments (44:29) * Rapid Fire Questions (1:00:27) * Conclusion (1:12:59) 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 19 May 2013 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Hsieh discussed individualism versus anti-social atomism, poor communication from the boss, visibility of disabled children, arranged marriages, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: Individualism Versus Anti-Social Atomism (2:55) * Question 2: Poor Communication from the Boss (16:37) * Question 3: Visibility of Disabled Children (23:26) * Question 4: Arranged Marriages (40:09) * Rapid Fire Questions (55:59) * Conclusion (1:00:59) For more from Dr. Diana Hsieh on the application rational principles to the challenges of real life, visit Philosophy in Action: http://www.PhilosophyInAction.com

In this 19 May 2013 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell discussed individualism versus anti-social atomism, poor communication from the boss, visibility of disabled children, arranged marriages, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: Individualism Versus Anti-Social Atomism (2:55) * Question 2: Poor Communication from the Boss (16:37) * Question 3: Visibility of Disabled Children (23:26) * Question 4: Arranged Marriages (40:09) * Rapid Fire Questions (55:59) * Conclusion (1:00:59) 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 15 May 2013 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, philosopher Dr. Diana Hsieh interviewed Paul McKeever about "Winning Elections with the Freedom Party of Ontario." Topics discussed include: * Parliamentary government in Canada * Paul's political philosophy * About the Freedom Party of Ontario * Why focus on electoral politics * Paul's role in the Freedom Party of Ontario * The platform of the Freedom Party of Ontario * Taking steps toward freedom * The benefits of focusing on small issues * Liquor regulations * Getting media attention * The role of a political party * How political power is won in Canada * Destroying the "progressive conservatives" * Not voting for the lesser of two evils * What's wrong with the strategy of "buying time" * Electoral strategy * The problems with libertarians * Optimism about the future * Political parties in the US For more from Dr. Diana Hsieh on the application rational principles to the challenges of real life, visit Philosophy in Action: http://www.PhilosophyInAction.com

In this 15 May 2013 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell interviewed Paul McKeever about "Winning Elections with the Freedom Party of Ontario." Topics discussed include: * Parliamentary government in Canada * Paul's political philosophy * About the Freedom Party of Ontario * Why focus on electoral politics * Paul's role in the Freedom Party of Ontario * The platform of the Freedom Party of Ontario * Taking steps toward freedom * The benefits of focusing on small issues * Liquor regulations * Getting media attention * The role of a political party * How political power is won in Canada * Destroying the "progressive conservatives" * Not voting for the lesser of two evils * What's wrong with the strategy of "buying time" * Electoral strategy * The problems with libertarians * Optimism about the future * Political parties in the US 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 12 May 2013 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Hsieh discussed taxes versus slavery, infanticide after abortion, emergency medical care, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: Taxes Versus Slavery (6:51) * Question 2: Infanticide After Abortion (21:28) * Question 3: Emergency Medical Care (37:20) * Rapid Fire Questions (59:42) * Conclusion (1:06:48) For more from Dr. Diana Hsieh on the application rational principles to the challenges of real life, visit Philosophy in Action: http://www.PhilosophyInAction.com

In this 12 May 2013 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell discussed taxes versus slavery, infanticide after abortion, emergency medical care, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: Taxes Versus Slavery (6:51) * Question 2: Infanticide After Abortion (21:28) * Question 3: Emergency Medical Care (37:20) * Rapid Fire Questions (59:42) * Conclusion (1:06:48) 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

In this 8 May 2013 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, philosopher Dr. Diana Hsieh interviewed Dr. Doug McGuff about "Avoiding the Emergency Room." Topics discussed include: * "Black swans" of health and "The Dirty Dozen" * #1: Driving a car or motorcycle * #2: Riding an ATV * #3: Biking or jogging on public roads * #4: Flying a plane or helicopter yourself * #5: Getting into a fight * #6: Lighting a gas grill * #7: Diving into water * #8: Using ladders and chainsaws * #9: Retiring and building your dream house * #10: Allowing yourself to be forced into a car or trunk at gunpoint * #11: Staying in stressful relationships * #12: Winning the lottery * Dr. McGuff's history with risky sports * The risks of other sports * How to survive the ER For more from Dr. Diana Hsieh on the application rational principles to the challenges of real life, visit Philosophy in Action: http://www.PhilosophyInAction.com

In this 8 May 2013 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell interviewed Dr. Doug McGuff about "Avoiding the Emergency Room." Topics discussed include: * "Black swans" of health and "The Dirty Dozen" * #1: Driving a car or motorcycle * #2: Riding an ATV * #3: Biking or jogging on public roads * #4: Flying a plane or helicopter yourself * #5: Getting into a fight * #6: Lighting a gas grill * #7: Diving into water * #8: Using ladders and chainsaws * #9: Retiring and building your dream house * #10: Allowing yourself to be forced into a car or trunk at gunpoint * #11: Staying in stressful relationships * #12: Winning the lottery * Dr. McGuff's history with risky sports * The risks of other sports * How to survive the ER 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 May 2013 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Hsieh discussed personality and sense of life, helping a self-destructive friend, concern for the rights of rights-violators, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: Personality and Sense of Life (6:09) * Question 2: Helping a Self-Destructive Friend (26:53) * Question 3: Concern for the Rights of Rights-Violators (43:01) * Rapid Fire Questions (54:38) * Conclusion (1:07:45) For more from Dr. Diana Hsieh on the application rational principles to the challenges of real life, visit Philosophy in Action: http://www.PhilosophyInAction.com

In this 5 May 2013 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell discussed personality and sense of life, helping a self-destructive friend, concern for the rights of rights-violators, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: Personality and Sense of Life (6:09) * Question 2: Helping a Self-Destructive Friend (26:53) * Question 3: Concern for the Rights of Rights-Violators (43:01) * Rapid Fire Questions (54:38) * Conclusion (1:07:45) 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