Philosophy In Action Podcast (MP3)

In this 24 May 2015 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell discussed philosophical underpinnings of fixed versus growth mindsets, John Galt's motor, acting rightly, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: Philosophical Underpinnings of Fixed Versus Growth Mindsets (2:13) * Question 2: John Galt's Motor (24:39) * Question 3: Acting Rightly (50:42) * Rapid Fire Questions (57:40) * Conclusion (1:01:14) 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 17 May 2015 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell discussed atoning for a past crime, the value of earning money, friendship with a devout theist, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: Atoning for a Past Crime (1:40) * Question 2: The Value of Earning Money (16:26) * Question 3: Friendship with a Devout Theist (32:33) * Rapid Fire Questions (48:11) * Conclusion (59:41) 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 10 May 2015 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell discussed waivers to rights-violating laws, the validity of intuition, overcoming past failures, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: Waivers to Rights-Violating Laws (3:23) * Question 2: The Validity of Intuition (26:21) * Question 3: Overcoming Past Failures (45:18) * Rapid Fire Questions (56:16) * Conclusion (1:01:19) 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 3 May 2015 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell discussed doctrine of double effect, the obligation to report a crime, cutting ties with homophobic family members, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: Doctrine of Double Effect (3:04) * Question 2: The Obligation to Report a Crime (16:50) * Question 3: Cutting Ties with Homophobic Family Members (37:03) * Rapid Fire Questions (50:34) * Conclusion (57:18) 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 April 2015 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell podcast on "Why Personality Matters in Politics... But Not in the Way You Think." Topics discussed include: * Principles in politics * The basics of personality theory * Meyers-Briggs * DiSC * DiSC in Politics * Colorado Tax Increase for Education, Amendment 66 * Proposed Restrictions on Firearms * Three Lessons 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 April 2015 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell discussed the major virtues, signs of repression, the ethics of care for the body, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: The Major Virtues (8:23) * Question 2: Signs of Repression (43:14) * Question 3: The Ethics of Care for the Body (1:06:25) * Rapid Fire Questions (1:31:16) * Conclusion (1:36:18) 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 April 2015 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell discussed "Argument from Miracles for the Existence of God, Part 1" with listeners. Topics discussed include: * The nature of miracles * Two kinds of miracles * The argument from miracles * The metaphysical case against miracles * An epistemic case against miracles 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 April 2015 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell discussed personality theory and ethics, euthanizing a pet, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: Personality Theory and Ethics (4:46) * Question 2: Euthanizing a Pet (27:01) * Rapid Fire Questions (55:28) * Conclusion (1:03:36) 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 April 2015 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell podcast on "Should You Try to Be Morally Perfect?." Topics discussed include: * What is perfection? * What is moral perfection, broadly? * What is moral perfection, essentially? * How is moral perfection achieved? * Why is moral perfection necessary? 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 March 2015 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell discussed claims of rights to food and shelter, extreme cases, being helpful to a disliked co-worker, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: Claims of Rights to Food and Shelter (4:04) * Question 2: Extreme Cases (39:05) * Question 3: Being Helpful to a Disliked Co-Worker (54:15) * Rapid Fire Questions (59:42) * Conclusion (1:02:46) 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 March 2015 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell discussed major branches of philosophy, displaying the confederate flag, taxpayer-funded abortions, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: Major Branches of Philosophy (3:43) * Question 2: Displaying the Confederate Flag (17:37) * Question 3: Taxpayer-Funded Abortions (32:33) * Rapid Fire Questions (48:01) * Conclusion (59:48) 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 March 2015 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell discussed fractional reserve banking, fraud, and deception, people unworthy of the truth, deception in a business partner, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: Fractional Reserve Banking, Fraud, and Deception (2:48) * Question 2: People Unworthy of the Truth (24:38) * Question 3: Deception in a Business Partner (38:58) * Rapid Fire Questions (51:41) * Conclusion (56:30) 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 1 March 2015 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell discussed the nature of character, revenge porn, coming out as an atheist, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: The Nature of Character (2:26) * Question 2: Revenge Porn (23:32) * Question 3: Coming Out as an Atheist (36:15) * Rapid Fire Questions (53:14) * Conclusion (1:04:45) 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

In this 22 February 2015 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell discussed forcing people to govern, vaccinating for herd immunity, minimizing interruptions at work, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: Forcing People to Govern (4:07) * Question 2: Vaccinating for Herd Immunity (19:00) * Question 3: Minimizing Interruptions at Work (42:13) * Conclusion (1:10:48) 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 15 February 2015 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio, Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell discussed developing resilience, nuisance limits for new technology, spouses sharing activities, and more. * Introduction (0:00) * Question 1: Developing Resilience (4:27) * Question 2: Nuisance Limits for New Technology (33:37) * Question 3: Spouses Sharing Activities (50:31) * Rapid Fire Questions (1:00:03) * Conclusion (1:10:45) 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