Scott Hershovitz is the Thomas G. and Mabel Long Professor of Law and Professor of Philosophy at the University of Michigan. He directs the University’s Law and Ethics Program and he co-edits Legal Theory. Scott writes about law and philosophy. His academic work has appeared in the Harvard Law Review, The Yale Law Journal, and Ethics, among other places. In ... Show More
Jul 17
How Small Choices Create Lasting Change (Eric on The Jordan Harbinger Show)
In this special episode, we’re sharing Eric’s recent appearance on The Jordan Harbinger Show. Eric joins Jordan to explore the ideas behind his book, How a Little Becomes a Lot, including why lasting change rarely comes from one dramatic breakthrough, how all-or-nothing thinking ... Show More
1h 14m
Jul 10
Why Community Doesn't Have to Be Perfect to Change Your Life | Anne Lamott
In this episode, Anne Lamott explores why waiting for the perfect community, the perfect version of ourselves, or the perfect moment keeps us from the very connection we're searching for. She discusses overcoming perfectionism, quieting the inner critic, finding the courage to wa ... Show More
58m 52s
Jun 2022
Mom and Dad Are Fighting: Nasty, Brutish and Short: Adventures in Philosophy with My Kids
On this episode: Zak and Elizabeth are joined by Scott Hershovitz, author of the book Nasty, Brutish and Short: Adventures in Philosophy with My Kids and the director of the Law and Ethics Program and professor of law and philosophy at the University of Michigan. They discuss why ... Show More
25m 55s
Jun 2022
Scott Hershovitz: Is Everyone A Philosopher?
Rainn and Reza sit down with Professor and Author, Scott Hershovitz, to ponder, "Is Everyone A Philosopher?" https://www.instagram.com/rainnwilson/ https://www.instagram.com/rezaaslan/?hl=en Special Thanks To Our Sponsors: Best Fiends Go to the App Store or Google play to downloa ... Show More
1 h
Nov 2022
Scott Hershovitz: Little Kids Asking Big Questions
<p>The philosopher's kids were asking surprisingly deep questions, so Scott Hershovitz was inspired to write a book, subtitled Adventures in Philosophy with My Kids. Their adventures are surprisingly entertaining.</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href= ... Show More
41m 30s
Feb 2024
Is There Always a Right Choice? Conscience, Prudence, and Natural Law |Prof. Joshua Hochschild
This lecture was given on June 21st, 2023, at Stonyhust College.
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Prof. Joshua Hochschild (Mount St. Mary’s University) is Professor of Philosophy and Director of Philosophy, Politics and E ... Show More
1h 12m
Apr 2021
163: How to Realize Your Full Potential for Growth and Happiness | Scott Barry Kaufman, PhD
<p>Scott Barry Kaufman is a humanistic psychologist and cognitive scientist interested in the development of intelligence, creativity, and personality. He applies a variety of perspectives to come to a richer understanding and appreciation of all kinds of minds and ways of achiev ... Show More
1h 2m
Jul 2022
15. Does Philosophy Still Matter?
It used to be at the center of our conversations about politics and society. Scott Hershovitz is the author of Nasty, Brutish, and Short, in which he argues that philosophy still has a lot to say about work, justice, and parenthood. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See p ... Show More
49m 52s
Jul 2022
512. Does Philosophy Still Matter?
<p>It used to be at the center of our conversations about politics and society. Scott Hershovitz (author of <i>Nasty, Brutish, and Short</i>) argues that philosophy still has a lot to say about work, justice, and parenthood. Our latest installment of the Freakonomics Radio Book C ... Show More
49m 52s
Nov 2024
Donald Robertson on Socrates, Philosophy, and Modern Self-Help
I sat down with Donald Robertson, author and psychotherapist, for a proper conversation about Socrates: his life, his methods, and why a man who wrote nothing down still shapes how we think two and a half thousand years later.Donald blends cognitive behavioural therapy with ancie ... Show More
2h 58m