In this episode, we dive into the fundamentals of ethics and morality, exploring how ancient philosophies like Aristotle’s virtue ethics, Kant’s deontology, and utilitarianism shape our modern decisions.
We talk about ethical dilemmas, confront tough questions about intentions and consequences, and offer practical insights on developing personal ethics.
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00:00 Introduction
02:21 Exploring Ethics and Morality
05:42 Aristotle, Beauty, and the Pyramid of Ethics
11:06 Ethics as an Upward Aim
16:35 Aristotle & Virtue Ethics
20:48 Vices, Virtues, and the Concept of Sin
25:58 Deontology: Rules and Human Dignity
29:54 Utilitarianism & the Trolley Problem
35:57 Can You Justify Sacrificing One for Many?
40:58 The Paralysis of Decision-Making
48:18 Good Intentions and Ethical Decisions
56:52 Pursuing Truth and Shared Responsibility
01:08:49 Meaning, Purpose, and Telos
01:14:39 How to Develop Personal Ethics
01:19:43 How to Know if You Truly Believe Your Ethics
01:27:05 Law vs. Morality: What if the Law is Wrong?
01:34:24 Can You Change Your Intention?
01:39:00 Is Every Action Ultimately Self-Serving?
01:49:38 Negotiation as Ethical Collaboration
02:01:22 Is it Ever Ethical to Lie?
02:09:28 Bringing Ethics into Daily Life
02:15:40 Final Thoughts & Outro
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