Very Bad Wizards Episode 60: Drunk on Intuitions
Jan 2, 2015
Dive into a spirited debate over the roles of emotion and intuition in moral judgments. The hosts explore how feelings influence our perceptions of blame and accountability. They also brainstorm a fun drinking game idea to engage listeners while tackling deep philosophical themes. Expect insightful recommendations for movies and books that provoke thought and stir emotion, alongside playful banter about guilt, redemption, and social class struggles in films like 'Calvary' and 'Snowpiercer.' It's a blend of humor and profound discussion!
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Blame Is Emotionally Driven Not Purely Logical
- Moral blame judgments rely heavily on emotions and intuitions rather than purely deductive reasoning.
- Tamler Sommers argues new facts sometimes change blame, but people still feel pulled both ways emotionally.
Different Intuitions Have Different Reliability
- Not all intuitions are the same; some are more reliable across cases than others.
- David Pizarro urges finding consistent foundations to judge when blame or anger is appropriate across similar scenarios.
Get All Relevant Facts Before Judging
- Ensure people know all relevant empirical facts before judging blameworthiness.
- Tamler Sommers asks opponents to disclose any facts considered relevant, even if disputed.
