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#440 James Lenman: Ethics, Motives, Consequentialism, and Morality
RECORDED ON DECEMBER 16th 2020.
Dr. James Lenman is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Sheffield. He is known for his expertise on ethics. Dr. Lenman is a former president of the British Society for Ethical Theory (2002-2008).
In this episode, we talk about ethics. Topics include: motives; justifications; consequentialism; the objectivity of morality; and if it is possible to end discussions on morality and ethics.
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Intro
Do motives matter?
Justifications people give
Consequentialism
Is morality objective?
Is it possible to definitely end discussions on morality and ethics?
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