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Jun 2020
1h 49m

Ep. #577: Pat Flynn on Morality, Freedom...

MIKE MATTHEWS
About this episode

My podcasts with Pat Flynn often delve into philosophical tangents and fortunately, have become especially popular.

The concepts we cover don’t just apply to fitness either. They can affect your whole mindset and offer life-changing benefits.

So, why not embrace the asides and dive even deeper?

In this episode, Pat and I talk about …

- What relativism is and whether or not truth is objective
- The purpose of freedom
- The nature of morality
- Modern politics and the trajectory of America’s 2-party system
- Our obligations towards others and ourselves in regards to health
- And more …

If you enjoy philosophical discussions that can give you something to scratch your chin about, listen to this podcast!


7:11 - What is your background?

14:26 - What is the purpose and point of freedom?

19:50 - What is relativism and should we take it seriously?

34:10 - What is a syllogism?

41:42 - What is the other option?

57:33 - Why do we have freedom?

62:53 - What are the cardinal virtues?

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1:14:50 - What is morality and why is it important in our lives?

1:19:01 - How would you describe yourself now politically?

1:25:31 - Do we have moral obligations to others?

1:33:17 - What are some of the consequences of not acting responsibly?


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Mentioned on The Show:

Pat’s Podcast (The Pat Flynn Show):podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-…ow/id1253261458
Pat’s Website (Chronicles Of Strength):www.chroniclesofstrength.com/
Pat’s Newest Book (How to Be Better at Almost Everything):www.amazon.com/gp/product/194688…667fa8215d7914530

What We Can’t Not Know by J. Budziszewski:https://www.amazon.com/What-We-Cant-Not-Know/dp/1586174819

Books by Mike Matthews:legionathletics.com/products/books/

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