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The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast

Ep. 368: Hume on Reason in Ethics (Part Two)

Jun 9, 2025 · 49 min · 70.9 MB
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We conclude our discussion of A Treatise of Human Nature (1739): Book III, "Of Morals," plus a bit more discussion of An Enquiry Concerning the Principles of Morals (1751).

How do moral sentiments fit into Hume's overall philosophy of mind? Is Hume a relativist? We talk about sociopaths, animals, incest, consent, ethics vs. beauty, moral luck, and more.

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