Speaking the Tao with Dr. David Marshall 94

Between the Beasts and The Gods

Exploring the metaphysics of ethics, karma, and the nature of good and evil through a deep philosophical conversation. The discussion covers concepts like quantum potential, moral responsibility, and the evolution of consciousness .00:00Exploring Ethics and Karma 01:46The Grounding Problem of Ethics 05:31The Nature of Goodness and Consequences 12:56The Complexity of Human Behavior 19:30Understanding the Good and Its Evolution 30:11The Platonic Distinction of the Good 32:18The Nature of Human Relationships 34:02Moral Relativism and Virtue 35:42Universal Standards of Good 37:42Ethics and Personal Responsibility 39:27The Dilemma of Ethical Intuition 42:01Consequentialism vs. Ethical Intuition 45:36The Structure of Care in Ethics 48:30Caring and Longevity 50:46The Nature of Creation and Love 53:33Compassion as a Path to Happiness 54:47The Ideal State of Morality 58:12Empathy, Mercy, and Identity Resources The Quest for Certainty by John Dewey William James, The Principles of Psychology Heidegger's philosophy on Being and Time MacGilchrist's work on hemispheric asymmetry Confucius and the concept of the superior man

One Elephant Theory and The Conscious Middle

Is consciousness limited to the "Zone of Middle Dimensions"? or are we limited by our personal viewpoint? Can we escape to higher consciousness? a look at various answers from different times and traditions...

Thinking about The Odyssey

Wherein The Fools discuss the current and persistent kerfluffle surrounding the soon to be released production of Homer's Odyssey, from an hermeneutical viewpoint, with the predictable Fool's "few stones left unturned" treatment.

Erez Levin: Taboos and Hacking The Body Politic

Erez Levin: Taboos and Hacking The Body Politic 95, wherein The Fools welcome guest, Erez Levin, an advertising technologist who's trying to engineer big pro-social norm shifting changes in that industry. He's an outspoken critic of his former employer, Google. He's now focused on restoring societies big social taboos against overt hatred. He writes on this topic on his substack, Holding The Line.

Speaking the Tao with Dr. David Marshall 94

Join the Fools as they explore the depths of the Tao Te Ching with Dr. David Marshall, a China scholar and expert in world religions. We discuss translation challenges, the metaphysical nature of the Tao, and its relevance to modern life and spirituality.