Ep 41: Michael Huemer on Social Contracts, War, and Pushing Fat People in front of Trains
Philosopher Michael Huemer and I discuss the idea that we are bound by a social contract, as well as other issues. We compare the state to the mafia, talk about ethical intuitionism, discuss who should get to vote,
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August 23, 20211h 18m
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Show Notes
Philosopher Michael Huemer and I discuss the idea that we are bound by a social contract, as well as other issues. We compare the state to the mafia, talk about ethical intuitionism, discuss who should get to vote, and debate whether it's actually possible to be a vegan.
Related links:
Micael Huemer's homepage
Micael Huemer's blog
Michael Huemer's page at the University of Colorado
Author page at Amazon