The Ethics of Desire | Ep 10 - Group discussion

About this episode

Carlos Santos and guests discuss the complexities of moral objectivity and subjectivity.

SUMMARY OF THE EPISODE In this episode, Carlos Santos is joined by Tristen and Santi to have a discussion on the ideas presented in episode 9: "Is moral objectivity possible?". In this conversation, Carlos, Tristen and Santi delve into the complexities of moral objectivity and subjectivity. They explore how human experience shapes our understanding of morality, the cultural variations in moral values, and the philosophical implications of these discussions. The conversation emphasizes the intrinsic worth of moral values and the search for their source, ultimately leading to a discussion on how morality influences the meaning of life. COMPANION GUIDE https://carlossantosaguirre.com/companion-guide-subscription TIMESTAMPS 00:00 The importance of this topic in my biography 05:12 The Subjective vs. Objective debate 23:10 Cultural perspectives on Morality 30:54 Where does the good come from? 37:39 Exploring the nature of morality 46:51 From morality to meaning 57:04 The impact of goodness on human relationships SOCIAL MEDIA AND WEBSITE Linktree: https://linktr.ee/carlossantosaguirre Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_carlosantos_/ Facebook…

People in this episode

Host: Carlos Santos

Guests: Tristen, Santi

Topics covered

• moral objectivity
• moral subjectivity
• cultural variations
• philosophy
• meaning of life

Keywords

• morality
• ethics
• human experience
• cultural perspectives
• meaning of life

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Is moral objectivity possible?

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