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Subjective? Objective? Something Else? It is common to hear many reduce morality to it either being subjective or objective, but how accurate is that? Are people defining these terms properly? Are there correct definitions for the context? If one part of morality is subjective, does that make it all subjective? Well, tonight these two atheists,... Read More “On Morality: Subjective vs Objective – A Discussion – Fresh AiR – S02:E04” » The post On Morality: Subjective vs Objective – A Discussion – Fresh AiR – S02:E04 appeared first on Answers In Reason. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/freshair/message

Free Will Having discussed moral theories at length over the past few weeks we chosen (seemingly) to do a post on free will, and are determined to work out if it truly exists or not, as well as the impact it has on morality. Our Discussion on Free Well includes (but is not limited to):... Read More “Free Will – Fresh AiR – S02:E03” » The post Free Will – Fresh AiR – S02:E03 appeared first on Answers In Reason. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/freshair/message

Nietzsche’s Critique of Morality To finish our conversations walking through the various moral theories in the last 11 chapters, we felt we should provide Nietzsche’s Critique of Morality, largely from his book ‘On the Genealogy of Morality‘ We Discuss: Morality through power struggle. Whether different types of people need different standards of morality. If suffering... Read More “Nietzsche’s Critique – Fresh AiR – S02:E02:C12” » The post Nietzsche’s Critique – Fresh AiR – S02:E02:C12 appeared first on Answers In Reason. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/freshair/message

Tonight we embark on our last chapter of specific moral theories and our penultimate chapter of episode 2. Moral Subjectivism and Relativism We discuss a number of topics around subjective and relative morality. What these terms actually mean. What it would mean if morality was wholly subjective or wholly relative. Common misconceptions folks have about... Read More “Moral Subjectivism and Relativism – Fresh AiR – S02:E02:C11” » The post Moral Subjectivism and Relativism – Fresh AiR – S02:E02:C11 appeared first on Answers In Reason. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/freshair/message

What is Virtue Ethics? Tonight we discuss virtue ethics, covering topics like: What is a virtue? Which virtue is the most important? How do we apply virtues? If you apply one virtue too much, e.g. bravery, are you still brave, or do you become stupid? And of course we segue into a number of topics... Read More “Virtue Ethics – Fresh AiR – S02:E02:C10” » The post Virtue Ethics – Fresh AiR – S02:E02:C10 appeared first on Answers In Reason. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/freshair/message

What is Divine Command Theory? This is generally applied to the Abrahamic god speaking of Judeo-Christian morality but could technically be applied to any set of rules or morals that come from a Divine being. One of the key problems with DCT is that for it to be valid we need to prove that deity... Read More “Divine Command Theory – Fresh AiR – S02:E02:C09” » The post Divine Command Theory – Fresh AiR – S02:E02:C09 appeared first on Answers In Reason. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/freshair/message

What is Rule Utilitarianism? Rule Utilitarianism is just like Act Utilitarianism but with a twist. It is deontological. That means that following the rules are what is important regardless of the consequences. So why is a typically consequentialist brand, utilitarianism, under the banner of deontology? How does that work? What are the differences? Find Out,... Read More “Rule Utilitarianism – Fresh AiR – S02:E02:C08” » The post Rule Utilitarianism – Fresh AiR – S02:E02:C08 appeared first on Answers In Reason. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/freshair/message

What is Kantianism? Kantianism or Kantian Ethics is the moral theory coined by Immanuel Kant. It is our first deontological moral theory, but it is not absolutely deontological as it builds its rules based on absolute consequences. e.g. if everyone stole from everyone, if everyone lied all the time, if everyone killed, if everyone raped... Read More “Kantianism – Fresh AiR – S02:E02:C07” » The post Kantianism – Fresh AiR – S02:E02:C07 appeared first on Answers In Reason. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/freshair/message

What is Welfarism? Welfarism is our next consequentialist moral theory, following on from last week’s Preference Satisfaction Utilitarianism. Welfarism is our last consequentialist moral theory in the series, but how does it differ from the others? What are its strengths and weaknesses? What else do we need to know about it? Find out tonight on... Read More “Welfarism – Fresh AiR – S02:E02:C06” » The post Welfarism – Fresh AiR – S02:E02:C06 appeared first on Answers In Reason. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/freshair/message

Preference Satisfaction Utilitarianism Our next moral theory is Preference Satisfaction Utilitarianism, which is also a consequentialist moral theory. It is similar to Act utilitarianism but holds a few differences as well, and is a much newer theory. What is Preference Satisfaction Utilitarianism? How does it differ to Act Utilitarianism? What are the problems it has?... Read More “Preference Satisfaction Utilitarianism – Fresh AiR – S02:E02:C05” » The post Preference Satisfaction Utilitarianism – Fresh AiR – S02:E02:C05 appeared first on Answers In Reason. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/freshair/message

Act Utilitarianism Act Utilitarianism is our next adventure in moral theories. In some respects it is like a form of hedonism (which we discussed last week) but holds some differences too. Further ReadingStanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: ‘The History of Utilitarianism’Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy: ‘Mill’s Moral and Political Philosophy’Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: ‘Act and Rule Utilitarianism’Mill,... Read More “Act Utilitarianism – Fresh AiR – S02:E02:C04” » The post Act Utilitarianism – Fresh AiR – S02:E02:C04 appeared first on Answers In Reason. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/freshair/message

Hedonism? That’s Just About Feeling Good Right? Tonight we kick off our look into individual moral theories. We start down a path of consequentialist moral theories with hedonism. But what is hedonism? Is hedonism simply about feeling good? How could that have anything to do with morality? Are there different forms of Hedonism? Listen in... Read More “Hedonism – Fresh AiR – S02:E02:C03” » The post Hedonism – Fresh AiR – S02:E02:C03 appeared first on Answers In Reason. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/freshair/message

Having discussed morality last week, and personhood the week before we have a fair grounding in what the basis of morality is and who/what it applies to. This episode hopes to lay the foundations of moral theories, how they work, what they mean and will enable us to explore the ethical systems in future chapters.... Read More “Introduction to Moral Theories – Fresh AiR – S02:E02:C02” » The post Introduction to Moral Theories – Fresh AiR – S02:E02:C02 appeared first on Answers In Reason. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/freshair/message

Tonight marks the first chapter of our first multi-chapter episode. Over the coming weeks, we will be getting deep under the skin of Morality, covering what it is, various moral theories and systems of morality. What is Morality? Tonight’s podcast contains, but is not limited to: Simply put it is principles of right/wrong and good/bad... Read More “What is Morality? – Fresh AiR – S02:E02:C01” » The post What is Morality? – Fresh AiR – S02:E02:C01 appeared first on Answers In Reason. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/freshair/message

COVID 19 – The Pandemic Tonight we bring you the first Fresh AiR Special discussing the COVID 19 pandemic. We recorded this on the 1st of April and wanted to get it to you as soon as possible, so my apologies for this not being as polished as our usual podcasts. Our discussion included Our... Read More “COVID 19 – Fresh AiR Special” » The post COVID 19 – Fresh AiR Special appeared first on Answers In Reason. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/freshair/message

What is Personhood? What is personhood? How do we define it? Who or what does personhood apply to? Tune in to the podcast to find out more! Aspects of Personhood Life – intrinsic value Physical Feeling, from basic reactionary feeling to a variety of physical stations Awareness Memory Emotional Feeling Self Awareness Reasoning Skills (rational,... Read More “Personhood – Fresh AiR – S02:E01” » The post Personhood – Fresh AiR – S02:E01 appeared first on Answers In Reason. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/freshair/message

Hello and welcome to the Fresh AiR Preseason! I’m Joe, also known as Davidian on Answers in Reason and I thought I would just walk you through what you can expect from Season 2, and inform you about our Patreon site. Season 2 is all about Ethics and Morality, covering topics like personhood, moral theories,... Read More “Fresh AiR – Season 2 – Preseason!” » The post Fresh AiR – Season 2 – Preseason! appeared first on Answers In Reason. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/freshair/message

Crisp AiR is an off shoot of Fresh AiR from us folks at Answers in Reason. The first season is a round robin of interviews where you can get to know a bit more about us and what we want from Fresh AiR! Season 2 will be getting to know you! – That’s right we... Read More “Crisp AiR – GTKU – Philosophy of Joe” » The post Crisp AiR – GTKU – Philosophy of Joe appeared first on Answers In Reason. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/freshair/message

Off AiR is the entertainment offshoot from the Fresh AiR team. Whilst we are prepping the next season of Fresh AiR (previous season can be found here) we will be bringing you a number of different shows based around the entertainment industry. Shhh, we can’t talk about it (Fight Club) Fight club is one of... Read More “Off AiR – Philosophy of Fight Club” » The post Off AiR – Philosophy of Fight Club appeared first on Answers In Reason. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/freshair/message

In the last episode of the season we thought it prudent to cover reason as it is our namesake. What better to pair with reason, other than rationality? Show Contents We have a full house tonight, with Dave, Martijn, Kriss, Andy and Joe in tow. Definitions Reasons to believe, and if they are rational or... Read More “Fresh AiR – S01:E06 – Reason and Rationality” » The post Fresh AiR – S01:E06 – Reason and Rationality appeared first on Answers In Reason. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/freshair/message