Philosophy In Action Podcast (MP3)

In this 23 September 2012 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Hsieh discussed the morality of nuclear weapons, passing genetic diseases to kids, calling the police on marijuana smokers, productiveness versus recreation, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: The Morality of Nuclear Weapons (5:22) * Question 2: Passing Genetic Diseases to Kids (23:53) * Question 3: Calling the Police on Marijuana Smokers (34:52) * Question 4: Productiveness Versus Recreation (41:52) * Rapid Fire Questions (59:44) * Conclusion (1:06:19) 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 23 September 2012 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell discussed the morality of nuclear weapons, passing genetic diseases to kids, calling the police on marijuana smokers, productiveness versus recreation, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: The Morality of Nuclear Weapons (5:22) * Question 2: Passing Genetic Diseases to Kids (23:53) * Question 3: Calling the Police on Marijuana Smokers (34:52) * Question 4: Productiveness Versus Recreation (41:52) * Rapid Fire Questions (59:44) * Conclusion (1:06:19) 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 September 2012 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, philosopher Dr. Diana Hsieh interviewed Robert Garmong on "Teaching in China." Topics discussed include: * The educational background of Chinese university students * Differences between American and Chinese students * How the Chinese university experience differs from the American university experience * Government propaganda in the classroom * Chinese students' awareness of American-style education * Communist ideology in the university * The culture shock of teaching in China * Teaching Ayn Rand's novella "Anthem" * Nationalism and cultural pride in America and China * The possibility of China overtaking America economically * Robert's life in China, on the whole 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 September 2012 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell interviewed Robert Garmong about "Teaching in China." Topics discussed include: * The educational background of Chinese university students * Differences between American and Chinese students * How the Chinese university experience differs from the American university experience * Government propaganda in the classroom * Chinese students' awareness of American-style education * Communist ideology in the university * The culture shock of teaching in China * Teaching Ayn Rand's novella "Anthem" * Nationalism and cultural pride in America and China * The possibility of China overtaking America economically * Robert's life in China, on the whole 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 16 September 2012 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Hsieh discussed judging people struggling with temptations, judging others when i'm flawed, chivalry as a virtue, blue laws, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: Judging People Struggling with Temptations (6:08) * Question 2: Judging Others When I'm Flawed (27:09) * Question 3: Chivalry as a Virtue (37:46) * Question 4: Blue Laws (51:21) * Rapid Fire Questions (57:46) * Conclusion (1:10:11) 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 16 September 2012 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell discussed judging people struggling with temptations, judging others when I'm flawed, chivalry as a virtue, blue laws, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: Judging People Struggling with Temptations (6:08) * Question 2: Judging Others When I'm Flawed (27:09) * Question 3: Chivalry as a Virtue (37:46) * Question 4: Blue Laws (51:21) * Rapid Fire Questions (57:46) * Conclusion (1:10:11) 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 September 2012 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, philosopher Dr. Diana Hsieh interviewed Alex Epstein on "How Coal and Oil Improve Our Lives." Topics discussed include: * The nature of work, energy, and power * The purpose of the energy industry * The history of the energy industry and its benefits * The moral evaluation of the energy industry * How to think about "the environment" * Pollution versus rights * The power of morality in thinking about environmental concerns * Natural versus unnatural * The law of pollution, including respecting context * Why the energy industry doesn't defend itself – and how it should defend itself * How the US should have dealt with nationalization of oil wells in foreign countries * About CIP, including the upcoming debate and how to support CIP 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 September 2012 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell interviewed Alex Epstein about "How Coal and Oil Improve Our Lives." Topics discussed include: * The nature of work, energy, and power * The purpose of the energy industry * The history of the energy industry and its benefits * The moral evaluation of the energy industry * How to think about "the environment" * Pollution versus rights * The power of morality in thinking about environmental concerns * Natural versus unnatural * The law of pollution, including respecting context * Why the energy industry doesn't defend itself -- and how it should defend itself * How the US should have dealt with nationalization of oil wells in foreign countries * About CIP, including the upcoming debate and how to support CIP 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 9 September 2012 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Hsieh discussed fear of rape, conflicts between family members, prayers of atheists, bans on smoking, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: Fear of Rape (3:45) * Question 2: Conflicts Between Family Members (26:02) * Question 3: Prayers of Atheists (34:39) * Question 4: Bans on Smoking (42:27) * Rapid Fire Questions (56:26) * Conclusion (1:07:08) 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 9 September 2012 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell discussed fear of rape, conflicts between family members, prayers of atheists, bans on smoking, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: Fear of Rape (3:45) * Question 2: Conflicts Between Family Members (26:02) * Question 3: Prayers of Atheists (34:39) * Question 4: Bans on Smoking (42:27) * Rapid Fire Questions (56:26) * Conclusion (1:07:08) 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 September 2012 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, philosopher Dr. Diana Hsieh interviewed Dr. Eric Daniels on "Progress in American History." Topics discussed include: * Evaluating the past * what life was like in early America * Cultural changes in America, including for women and marriage * Federal versus state and local governments now and then * The 14th Amendment * Improvements in the law, including marriage law, morality regulations and cultural mores, blasphemy law, and obscenity law * The American north versus south * Andrew Jackson's duel * The caning of Charles Sumner * Today's Republicans and Democrats * The value (or lack thereof) of voting 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 September 2012 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell interviewed Dr. Eric Daniels about "Progress in American History." Topics discussed include: * Evaluating the past * What life was like in early America * Cultural changes in America, including for women and marriage * Federal versus state and local governments now and then * The 14th Amendment * Improvements in the law, including marriage law, morality regulations and cultural mores, blasphemy law, and obscenity law * The American north versus south * Andrew Jackson's duel * The caning of Charles Sumner * Today's Republicans and Democrats * The value (or lack thereof) of voting 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 2 September 2012 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Hsieh discussed performance-enhancing drugs in sports, sexual values in romance, manipulating people for good ends, intellectually inferior professors, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: Performance-Enhancing Drugs in Sports (4:38) * Question 2: Sexual Values in Romance (32:06) * Question 3: Manipulating People for Good Ends (38:58) * Question 4: Intellectually Inferior Professors (47:06) * Rapid Fire Questions (59:56) * Conclusion (1:07:09) 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 2 September 2012 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell discussed performance-enhancing drugs in sports, sexual values in romance, manipulating people for good ends, intellectually inferior professors, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: Performance-Enhancing Drugs in Sports (4:38) * Question 2: Sexual Values in Romance (32:06) * Question 3: Manipulating People for Good Ends (38:58) * Question 4: Intellectually Inferior Professors (47:06) * Rapid Fire Questions (59:56) * Conclusion (1:07:09) 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 August 2012 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, philosopher Dr. Diana Hsieh answered questions on all kinds of topics. Topics discussed include: * What is the difference between "skeptics" like James Randi who provide a valuable service in debunking supernatural claims and the "skeptics" condemned throughout Ayn Rand's and other Objectivists' writings? * What is your advice on coping with existential anxiety? * Should doping for greater athletic performance be considered morally or legally wrong? Should the US Anti-Doping Agency exist? * Why are the Republicans considered fiscally responsible? Just a little research on the internet and you can see Reagan and Bush 43 both ran up huge deficits. * What tips do you have for someone planning to study horrible philosophy, like Marx and Foucault. Will contemporary critics be of use? * Talk of politics and rights is prevalent in my household, and we are burdened by the news and active violations of our rights. I feel like I have to choose between either being in the gladiator pit, plagued with anxiety and disgust with society and government or take a much less active role in order to maintain my personal goals, happiness, and sanity. Is it immoral to choose my battles? Because if I battled each one I see every single day, I wouldn't have time to do much more. Where then would be my happiness? * Do you find that at the end of "Anthem," Liberty 5-3000 surrendered her sense of independence/personal identity? * Is the limited liability enjoyed by corporations justified? * Do you think it was wrong for Chris Brown to be awarded a Grammy, given his admitted abuse of Rihanna? * Should the U.S. government forbid private businesses from trading with Iran? * When should it be ok for a teenage (or pre-teen) girl to get her ears pierced? * Is it wrong to give your pet to a shelter if you're moving to a new apartment that doesn't permit pets? 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