What Is Philosophy For? (Daniel Kaufman & Spencer Case)

December 17, 2019 01:56:47
What Is Philosophy For? (Daniel Kaufman & Spencer Case)
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What Is Philosophy For? (Daniel Kaufman & Spencer Case)

Dec 17 2019 | 01:56:47

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Show Notes

In praise of non-elite institutions ... Spencer’s journey from Mormonism to professional philosophy ... Does philosophy matter? ... The role of temperament in shaping philosophers’ views ... Does moral philosophy contribute to moral progress? ... Dan: It doesn’t matter whether God exists ... Dan and Spencer’s concerns about the role of activism in philosophy ... Does it matter if philosophy matters? ... Spencer: Trying to live with integrity is central to philosophy ...

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