The Philosophy of Kids and Ideas with Scott Hershovitz

How do we do a better exploring and creating ideas? One way is to look at the world through the lens of a childlike heart. Wonder and Curiosity become superpowers and daydreaming becomes the foundation for exploration.

Scott Hershovitz recently released a book exploring philosophy through the stories of children. In today's conversation we explore the concepts he explores in his book 'Nasty, Brutish, and Short: Adventures in Philosophy with my Kids.'

We cover a wide range of topics including ethics, law, working with Ruth Bader Ginsburg, fostering interest and curiosity in kids, relativism, the search for absolute truth, how to have a healthy debate, communicating your beliefs, and how everyone is an every day philosopher.

Scott Hershovitz is the Thomas G. and Mabel Long Professor of Law and Professor of Philosophy at the University of Michigan. He directs the University’s Law and Ethics Program. And he co-edits Legal Theory.

Hershovitz served as a law clerk to Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg of the United States Supreme Court and an attorney-advisor on the appellate staff of the Civil Division of the United States Department of Justice.

Links
Website: https://www.scotthershovitz.com
Book: https://www.scotthershovitz.com/book