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The plaque on the wall asked if goodness is a fact
A moral philosopher argues goodness is as verifiable as fact. What would it cost you to hold such a position?
The plaque on the wall asked if goodness is a fact
This episode explores the life and dangerous idea of Philippa Foot, a philosopher who spent her life arguing for the objective reality of moral facts. It delves into the intellectual and personal challenges of maintaining such a belief against the current of an entire discipline.
Person: Philippa Foot
Date: October 3, 2010
Location: Walton Street, Oxford
Topic: Moral philosophy
- Philippa Foot was born on October 3, 1920, and died on…
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