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Philosophy In Action Podcast (M4A)

Dr. Diana Brickell's podcasts focus on the application of rational principles to the challenges of real life. She draws on Ayn Rand's philosophy of Objectivism, Aristotle's ethics, personality theory,... Read more

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#202: Q&A on Extramarital Affairs, Government Controls, Art, and More (24 March 2013)

#202: Q&A on Extramarital Affairs, Government Controls, Art, and More (24 March 2013)

Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell answered questions on being someone's extramarital affair, epistemic effects of governmen... Read more

24 Mar 2013

1hr 9mins

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#213: Interview of Dr. Doug McGuff on Avoiding the Emergency Room (8 May 2013)

#213: Interview of Dr. Doug McGuff on Avoiding the Emergency Room (8 May 2013)

Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell interviewed Dr. Doug McGuff about "Avoiding the Emergency Room" in this 8 May 2013 episod... Read more

9 May 2013

1hr 10mins

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#136: Chat on Meeting New People (30 May 2012)

#136: Chat on Meeting New People (30 May 2012)

Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell discussed "Meeting New People" with listeners in this 30 May 2012 episode of Philosophy i... Read more

31 May 2012

33mins

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#343: Q&A on The Major Virtues, Repression, Care of the Body, and More (12 April 2015)

#343: Q&A on The Major Virtues, Repression, Care of the Body, and More (12 April 2015)

Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell answered questions on the major virtues, signs of repression, the ethics of care for the ... Read more

12 Apr 2015

1hr 37mins

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#337: Q&A on Fractional Reserve Banking, Honesty, Trust in Business, and More (8 March 2015)

#337: Q&A on Fractional Reserve Banking, Honesty, Trust in Business, and More (8 March 2015)

Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell answered questions on fractional reserve banking, fraud, and deception, people unworthy o... Read more

8 Mar 2015

58mins

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#224: Q&A on Self-Control, Lying for Surprise, Teen Parents, and More (23 June 2013)

#224: Q&A on Self-Control, Lying for Surprise, Teen Parents, and More (23 June 2013)

Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell answered questions on cultivating powers of self-control, lying for the sake of a happy s... Read more

23 Jun 2013

1hr 3mins

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#260: Q&A on Suicide, Atheism, Irrational People, Rational Education, and More (1 December 2013)

#260: Q&A on Suicide, Atheism, Irrational People, Rational Education, and More (1 December 2013)

Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell answered questions on rational suicide, deep-down atheism, responsibility for another's m... Read more

1 Dec 2013

1hr 12mins

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#252: Q&A on Inequality, Genetic Engineering, Ten Commandments, and More (20 October 2013)

#252: Q&A on Inequality, Genetic Engineering, Ten Commandments, and More (20 October 2013)

Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell answered questions on the social effects of economic inequality, favoritism for the genet... Read more

20 Oct 2013

1hr 10mins

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#102: Q&A on Marriage, Last Names, Green Cards, Love, and More (23 October 2011)

#102: Q&A on Marriage, Last Names, Green Cards, Love, and More (23 October 2011)

Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell answered questions on state involvement in marriage, last names in marriage, marrying som... Read more

23 Oct 2011

1hr 7mins

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#155: Q&A on Willpower, Deduction, Advertising to Kids, and More (12 August 2012)

#155: Q&A on Willpower, Deduction, Advertising to Kids, and More (12 August 2012)

Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell answered questions on overcoming weakness of will, deductive reasoning, advertising to ch... Read more

12 Aug 2012

1hr 4mins

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#299: Interview of Dr. Doug McGuff on Government Controls in Emergency Medicine (31 July 2014)

#299: Interview of Dr. Doug McGuff on Government Controls in Emergency Medicine (31 July 2014)

Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell interviewed Dr. Doug McGuff about "Government Controls in Emergency Medicine" in this 31 ... Read more

1 Aug 2014

1hr 11mins

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#285: Q&A on Jury Nullification, the Morality of Homosexuality, Boss's Dishonesty, and More (29 May 2014)

#285: Q&A on Jury Nullification, the Morality of Homosexuality, Boss's Dishonesty, and More (29 May 2014)

Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell answered questions on jury nullification, moral judgments of sexuality, dishonesty in a m... Read more

29 May 2014

1hr 8mins

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#86: Interview of Ari Armstrong on Values of Harry Potter (12 July 2011)

#86: Interview of Ari Armstrong on Values of Harry Potter (12 July 2011)

Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell interviewed Ari Armstrong about "Values of Harry Potter" in this 12 July 2011 episode of ... Read more

13 Jul 2011

52mins

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#193: Interview of Michelle Minton on Your Freedom to Eat, Drink, and Be Merry (13 February 2013)

#193: Interview of Michelle Minton on Your Freedom to Eat, Drink, and Be Merry (13 February 2013)

Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell interviewed Michelle Minton about "Your Freedom to Eat, Drink, and Be Merry" in this 13 F... Read more

14 Feb 2013

58mins

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#116: Q&A on Perfectionism, Possessiveness, Term Limits, and More (5 February 2012)

#116: Q&A on Perfectionism, Possessiveness, Term Limits, and More (5 February 2012)

Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell answered questions on overcoming perfectionism, false but beneficial ideas, possessivenes... Read more

5 Feb 2012

1hr 7mins

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#123: Q&A on Statutory Rape, Anti-Gay Politicians, Fantasy, and More (1 April 2012)

#123: Q&A on Statutory Rape, Anti-Gay Politicians, Fantasy, and More (1 April 2012)

Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell answered questions on statutory rape laws, outing anti-gay politicians as gay, potential ... Read more

1 Apr 2012

1hr 2mins

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#105: Q&A on Mistakes, Body Modifications, Evasion, and More (13 November 2011)

#105: Q&A on Mistakes, Body Modifications, Evasion, and More (13 November 2011)

Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell answered questions on admitting mistakes at work, aesthetic body modifications, evasion v... Read more

13 Nov 2011

1hr 2mins

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#85: Q&A on New Beliefs, Strategic Default, Swearing, and More (10 July 2011)

#85: Q&A on New Beliefs, Strategic Default, Swearing, and More (10 July 2011)

Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell answered questions on announcing life-changing new beliefs, the morality of strategic def... Read more

10 Jul 2011

1hr 5mins

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#272: Q&A on Egoism and Social Virtues, Being Supportive, and More (27 February 2014)

#272: Q&A on Egoism and Social Virtues, Being Supportive, and More (27 February 2014)

Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell answered questions on concern for others in egoism, the need for support from others, and... Read more

27 Feb 2014

1hr 11mins

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#254: Q&A on Checkered Pasts, Racist Names, Gun Rights, and More (27 October 2013)

#254: Q&A on Checkered Pasts, Racist Names, Gun Rights, and More (27 October 2013)

Philosopher Dr. Diana Brickell answered questions on revealing a checkered past, racist names of sports teams, property ... Read more

27 Oct 2013

1hr 8mins

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