Cosmic Skeptic
Cosmic Skeptic appears in 3 indexed podcast episodes across 1 show on PodcastMentions, with linked books, timestamps, and episode context.
About Cosmic Skeptic
Alex J. O'Connor, also known as Cosmic Skeptic, is an English podcaster and YouTuber. He is known for his videos on philosophy, particularly on ethics, religion, and atheism. He founded the Cosmic Skeptic YouTube channel, podcast, and blog.
Track Cosmic Skeptic appearances on Modern Wisdom. Linked books include Utilitarianism and Better Never to Have Been.
Books mentioned around this guest
These books appear in episodes featuring Cosmic Skeptic; a guest is not necessarily the speaker or recommender.
1 mention in episodes featuring Cosmic Skeptic
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Answers to common episode, podcast, book, and topic questions tied to Cosmic Skeptic.
Which podcast episodes feature Cosmic Skeptic?
#484 - Cosmic Skeptic - 8 Impossible Thought Experiments on Modern Wisdom is the latest indexed appearance for Cosmic Skeptic. Other indexed episodes include #214 - Cosmic Skeptic - How Do We Define What Is Good & Bad? on Modern Wisdom and #103 - Cosmic Skeptic - Veganism, Atheism and Morality on Modern Wisdom.
Which podcasts feature Cosmic Skeptic most?
Modern Wisdom (3 episodes) are the strongest indexed podcast homes for Cosmic Skeptic.
Which books are mentioned around Cosmic Skeptic?
Utilitarianism by John Stuart Mill, Better Never to Have Been by David Benatar, and Free Will by Sam Harris are the clearest linked books around Cosmic Skeptic, based on transcript mentions across the indexed episodes.
What does Cosmic Skeptic discuss on podcasts?
Cosmic Skeptic most often comes up around discussion on ethics, introduction to ethics, and objective morality debate.
Source moments
Indexed context
The host discusses ethical emotivism and its roots in A.J. Ayer's work, particularly in 'Language, Truth and Logic'. This book is referenced to illustrate the complexities of ethical statements and their emotional underpinnings.
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The host discusses the criticisms of utilitarianism, particularly the moral implications of sacrificing one life to save five. This leads to a deeper exploration of ethical expressions and the emotivist position on moral claims.
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The host mentions Roger Crisp's work as a valuable resource for understanding John Stuart Mill's utilitarianism. Crisp's analysis is presented as essential reading for those exploring ethical dilemmas in a philosophical context.
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The host mentions David Benatar's book to explore the complex relationship between suffering and pleasure in moral decision-making. Benatar's arguments challenge the notion that life, even with some pleasure, is worth beginning due to the inherent suffering involved.
