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May 2015
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Episode #058 ... Kant pt. 3 - Deontology...

STEPHEN WEST
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On this episode of the podcast, we continue our discussion of Kant, this time focusing on ethics. We begin with a thought experiment that calls into question whether or not lying is morally justifiable if it results in preserving human life. Next, we discuss the nature of morality and question the validity of the sources from which we typically derive these ... Show More
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