Philosophy In Action Podcast (MP3)

In this 29 August 2012 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell discussed "Anything Under the Sun" with listeners. 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 Brickell on the application rational principles to the challenges of real life, visit Philosophy in Action: http://www.PhilosophyInAction.com

In this 26 August 2012 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Hsieh discussed voting for third-party candidates, self-interest in parenting, bigotry against religion, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: Voting for Third-Party Candidates (5:42) * Question 2: Self-Interest in Parenting (44:12) * Question 3: Bigotry Against Religion (54:11) * Rapid Fire Questions (1:05:31) * Conclusion (1:09:34) 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 August 2012 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell discussed voting for third-party candidates, self-interest in parenting, bigotry against religion, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: Voting for Third-Party Candidates (5:42) * Question 2: Self-Interest in Parenting (44:12) * Question 3: Bigotry Against Religion (54:11) * Rapid Fire Questions (1:05:31) * Conclusion (1:09:34) 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 August 2012 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Hsieh discussed the role of government in adoption, sex-selective abortions, expressing frustration, hatred for a friend's husband, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: The Role of Government in Adoption (4:10) * Question 2: Sex-Selective Abortions (17:08) * Question 3: Expressing Frustration (32:14) * Question 4: Hatred for a Friend's Husband (44:28) * Rapid Fire Questions (55:46) * Conclusion (1:05:51) 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 August 2012 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell discussed the role of government in adoption, sex-selective abortions, expressing frustration, hatred for a friend's husband, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: The Role of Government in Adoption (4:10) * Question 2: Sex-Selective Abortions (17:08) * Question 3: Expressing Frustration (32:14) * Question 4: Hatred for a Friend's Husband (44:28) * Rapid Fire Questions (55:46) * Conclusion (1:05:51) 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 August 2012 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, philosopher Dr. Diana Hsieh interviewed Andrew Miner on "Getting Things Done." Topics discussed include: * What GTD (or "Getting Things Done") is * The basic GTD methodology * Why GTD works * How to get started with GTD * Useful tools for GTD * The review process * Applying GTD to email 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 August 2012 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell interviewed Andrew Miner about "Getting Things Done." Topics discussed include: * What GTD (or "Getting Things Done") is * The basic GTD methodology * Why GTD works * How to get started with GTD * Useful tools for GTD * The review process * Applying GTD to email 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 August 2012 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Hsieh discussed overcoming weakness of will, deductive reasoning, advertising to children, medicine in a free society, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: Overcoming Weakness of Will (6:50) * Question 2: Deductive Reasoning (21:28) * Question 3: Advertising to Children (33:56) * Question 4: Medicine in a Free Society (43:00) * Rapid Fire Questions (58:43) * Conclusion (1:03:05) 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 August 2012 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell discussed overcoming weakness of will, deductive reasoning, advertising to children, medicine in a free society, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: Overcoming Weakness of Will (6:50) * Question 2: Deductive Reasoning (21:28) * Question 3: Advertising to Children (33:56) * Question 4: Medicine in a Free Society (43:00) * Rapid Fire Questions (58:43) * Conclusion (1:03:05) 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 August 2012 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Hsieh discussed contributing to animal welfare groups, inappropriate gifts from in-laws, sacrifice in war, condemning evil versus praising good, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: Contributing to Animal Welfare Groups (3:58) * Question 2: Inappropriate Gifts from In-Laws (16:44) * Question 3: Sacrifice in War (26:09) * Question 4: Condemning Evil Versus Praising Good (37:12) * Rapid Fire Questions (46:34) * Conclusion (1:03:53) 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 August 2012 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell discussed contributing to animal welfare groups, inappropriate gifts from in-laws, sacrifice in war, condemning evil versus praising good, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: Contributing to Animal Welfare Groups (3:58) * Question 2: Inappropriate Gifts from In-Laws (16:44) * Question 3: Sacrifice in War (26:09) * Question 4: Condemning Evil Versus Praising Good (37:12) * Rapid Fire Questions (46:34) * Conclusion (1:03:53) 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 Dr. Diana Hsieh applies rational principles to the challenges of real life at Philosophy in Action: http://www.PhilosophyInAction.com In this 1 August 2012 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, she interviewed Jason Stotts on "Mistakes Couples Make about Sex." Topics discussed include: * The basics of a healthy romantic relationship * The role of sex in a romantic relationship * Common problem #1: mind-reading * Common problem #2: altruistic sex * Common problem #3: lack of variety * Common problem #4: isolating sex from the rest of the relationship * How to deal with problems in your romantic relationship * The effect of religion on a person's sexuality * The moral dimensions of sex * "50 Shades of Grey" * Passivity in dating * The importance of a good romantic relationship.

In this 1 August 2012 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell interviewed Jason Stotts about "Mistakes Couples Make about Sex." Topics discussed include: * The basics of a healthy romantic relationship * The role of sex in a romantic relationship * Common problem #1: mind-reading * Common problem #2: altruistic sex * Common problem #3: lack of variety * Common problem #4: isolating sex from the rest of the relationship * How to deal with problems in your romantic relationship * The effect of religion on a person's sexuality * The moral dimensions of sex * "50 Shades of Grey * Passivity in dating * The importance of a good romantic relationship. 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 Dr. Diana Hsieh applies rational principles to the challenges of real life at Philosophy in Action: http://www.PhilosophyInAction.com In this 29 July 2012 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, she discussed the morality of cloning, hypocritical allies, standards of beauty, capitalism and altruism, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: The Morality of Cloning (3:15) * Question 2: Hypocritical Allies (24:59) * Question 3: Standards of Beauty (37:23) * Question 4: Capitalism and Altruism (53:44) * Rapid Fire Questions (1:02:50) * Conclusion (1:08:58)

In this 29 July 2012 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell discussed the morality of cloning, hypocritical allies, standards of beauty, capitalism versus altruism, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: The Morality of Cloning (3:15) * Question 2: Hypocritical Allies (24:59) * Question 3: Standards of Beauty (37:23) * Question 4: Capitalism Versus Altruism (53:44) * Rapid Fire Questions (1:02:50) * Conclusion (1:08:58) 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