#214 - Cosmic Skeptic - How Do We Define What Is Good & Bad?
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Notable books mentioned: The Precipice by Toby Ord, Mill on Utilitarianism by Roger Crisp, Ethics in the Real World by Peter Singer, Utilitarianism by John Stuart Mill
#214 - Cosmic Skeptic - How Do We Define What Is Good & Bad? mentions The Precipice by Toby Ord, Mill on Utilitarianism by Roger Crisp, Ethics in the Real World by Peter Singer, and Utilitarianism by John Stuart Mill with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.
One of my favorite books recently read the precipice by Toby Ord.
if you're interested in the discussions on utilitarianism that we've been having then uh roger crisp's book mill on utilitarianism is the analysis th…
'ethics in the real world is also a good collection of essays by peter singer as well.'
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- Referenced books include The Precipice by Toby Ord and Mill on Utilitarianism by Roger Crisp.
- The strongest audience signal points to Individuals interested in philosophy and existential risks. and Individuals seeking to understand ethical theories.
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“One of my favorite books recently read the precipice by Toby Ord, who I texted you about and said, is he one of your lecturers at uni.”
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“Roger Crisp's 'Mill on Utilitarianism' is recommended for those interested in utilitarianism discussions.”
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“Peter Singer's 'Ethics in the Real World' is a collection of essays on various ethical questions.”
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“John Stuart Mill's 'Utilitarianism' is suggested to be read alongside Crisp's analysis for better understanding.”
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“Peter Singer's 'Practical Ethics' discusses equality and ethical questions, making it a good introduction.”
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“Michael Sandel, a philosopher at Harvard, has a great book called Justice, which is a fantastic introduction to ethics.”
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“Sam is releasing a making sense book, which is a synthesis of things he's spoken about on the podcast.”
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“Marcus Aurelius's 'Meditations' is mentioned as a work that benefits from having an analysis to understand it better.”
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The host mentions 'The Precipice' as a significant book that explores existential risks and the future of humanity. They express enthusiasm about t…
The host mentions 'Mill on Utilitarianism' by Roger Crisp as a valuable resource for understanding utilitarianism in the context of ethics. They su…
The host mentions 'Ethics in the Real World' as a valuable collection of essays that addresses specific ethical questions. This book is highlighted…
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