Dan Shahar defends the view that eating meat is permissible, even though meat farming is not. Is this a coherent position?

[00:00] Introduction and Thought Experiment

[00:48] The Alien Analogy

[02:20] Moral Implications and Human Relationships

[03:33] Vegetarian Perspective and Ethical Dilemmas

[08:01] Super Cow Hypothetical

[12:11] Real-World Ethical Challenges

[21:59] Voting and Social Activism

[26:39] Moral Implications of Indirect Harm

[32:58] The Role of Social Norms in Ethical Decisions

[37:01] Individual Actions and Collective Outcomes

[48:09] Balancing Moral Obligations and Personal Values

Check out FeedSpot's list of 90 best philosophy podcasts, where Brain in a Vat is ranked at 15, here: https://podcast.feedspot.com/philosophy_podcasts/

Parfit altered the landscape of the philosophy of identity. We speak to David Edmonds about his recently released biography on this influential philosopher, and ask: what made Parfit the man he was?

[00:00] Introduction to David Edmunds

[00:25] David's Personal Connection to Derek Parfit

[01:42] Derek Parfit's Early Life and Education

[04:17] Derek Parfit's Philosophical Contributions

[08:39] The Teletransporter Thought Experiment

[12:20] Derek Parfit's Views on Death and Identity

[24:45] The Non-Identity Problem

[28:47] David Benatar's View on Existence

[30:00] Climate Change Thought Experiment

[34:42] Derek Parfit's Life and Interests

[37:15] The Academic Saint

[43:17] Derek Parfit's Philosophical Impact

[48:45] Writing Derek Parfit's Biography

Ben Stiller's superb series, Severance, raises fascinating questions about the nature of personal identity. Are we minds or brains? Is it possible for two persons to inhabit the same body? And can a person survive gaps in their existence?

[00:00] Introduction to Severance

[01:24] Philosophical Questions on Personal Identity

[05:59] Real-Life Analogies and Thought Experiments

[11:26] Ethical Implications and Moral Questions

[22:20] Utilitarian Views and Moral Calculations

[30:57] Navigating Hypothetical Moral Dilemmas

[34:32] Severance and the Ethics of Suicide

[38:42] Retirement and the Ethics of Ending Lives

[41:02] Philosophical Puzzles of Personal Identity

[49:11] The Anesthesia Conundrum

[53:52] The Problem of Gradual Change in Identity

[01:00:28] The Intractable Nature of Personal Identity

What do anti-semites and ultra-orthodox Jews have in common? How did the ivy league discriminate against Jews? Is America still a safe haven for Jews? Follow Mark's work on https://markoppenheimer.substack.com/

[00:00] Introduction and Confession

[00:17] The Tree of Life Synagogue Shooting

[03:59] Historical Context of Jewish Persecution

[07:15] Understanding Antisemitism

[13:38] Antisemitism and Bigotry

[25:53] Jewish Identity and Group Affinity

[35:04] Jewish Humor and Self-Deprecation

[38:14] Jews in the Ivy League: A Historical Perspective

[41:14] Direct vs. Indirect Discrimination

[46:34] Affirmative Action and Quotas

[55:59] The Complexity of Anti-Zionism

[01:02:19] Concluding Thoughts on Jewish Identity

Oxford University Press refused to publish Alex Byrne's book on gender. We discuss whether women are adult human females and whether sex is the same as gender.

[00:00] Introduction and Thought Experiment

[02:38] Exploring Gender Identity

[11:22] Historical Context and Gender Roles

[19:00] Biological and Social Perspectives

[27:51] Understanding Social Identity: 'One of the Boys'

[28:17] Conrad Lorenz and the Ducklings: A Metaphor for Social Roles

[33:58] The Debate on Context-Dependent Definitions of Sex

[38:21] Legal and Social Implications of Gender Identity

[52:41] The Controversy Over Publishing Gender Philosophy

[01:00:49] Reflections on Academic Freedom and Gender Discourse

Is sex work actually work? Is prostitution always a form of exploitation? And show we legalize or decriminalize prostitution?

[00:00] Introduction and Opening Remarks

[00:14] The Moral and Legal Concerns of Prostitution

[04:11] Debating Terminology: Prostitution vs. Sex Work

[06:37] Legal Frameworks and Models of Prostitution

[11:24] The Unique Harms of Prostitution

[24:41] Sex Work as Labor: A Critical Examination

[34:15] Civil Rights and Sexual Autonomy in Prostitution

[35:33] Arguments Against Treating Prostitution as Regular Work

[38:14] Historical Context of Civil Rights Legislation

[45:52] The Nordic Model and Its Implications

[48:57] Exploring the Intersection of Pornography and Prostitution

[54:25] Consent and the Realities of Prostitution

Is the restriction on having additional sexual or romantic partners similar to the restriction on having additional friends? Should you allow your partner to be free to pursue other partners? And are we able to overcome the jealousy associated with non-monogamy?

[00:00] Introduction to the Debate on Monogamy

[00:11] Thought Experiment: Friendship Restrictions

[03:17] Defending Monogamy: Common Arguments

[06:35] The Morality of Consensual Restrictions

[13:53] Exploring the Concept of Exclusivity

[18:54] Workplace Analogies and Monogamy

[22:45] Balancing Risks and Benefits

[29:44] Questioning Monogamy's Blanket Ban

[33:50] Forms of Non-Monogamous Relationships

[37:52] Addressing Jealousy and Insecurity

[47:42] Social Implications of Non-Monogamy

[54:42] Monogamy vs. Non-Monogamy as Orientations

Is observing people in a public space from the privacy of your home an infringement of their rights? Can the widespread use of CCTV cameras be justified, or does it violate their privacy? And how do technological developments affect the delicate balance between safety and privacy?

[00:00] Introduction

[00:18] The Case of Mrs. A

[02:06] Privacy and Public Surveillance

[08:28] The Networking Effect

[11:18] Tracking and Rights Violations

[13:48] Real-Life Implications

[14:18] Challenging the First Premise

[22:56] Networking and Privacy Concerns

[30:08] The Hidden Dangers of Private Spaces

[32:13] The Right to Privacy Debate

[35:18] The Superhuman Surveillance Argument

[48:04] The Role of Intent in Surveillance

[54:20] Balancing Privacy and Security

[01:00:29] Concluding Thoughts on Surveillance