#158: Moral Philosophy 101, Ethics, Happiness & Anger ft. Owen Flanagan

Owen Flanagan, philosopher and professor at Duke University and NYU Abu Dhabi, talks about the philosophy of happiness, the Happiness Agenda, morality & ethics, the philosophy of Mencius, the Sprout Theory, Xunzi, Lawrence Kohlberg's Theory of Moral Development, the Heinz Dilemma, moral nihilism and the philosophy of anger.

Owen: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Owen_Flanagan

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TIMELINE

0:00 Trailer

1:02 Introduction

3:01 Should Individuals Aim For Happiness?

14:30 Should Nations Aim For Happiness?

26:59 Owen’s Journey Into Philosophy

38:11 Moral Philosophy 101: Is Human Nature Inherently Good or Evil?

47:30 Moral Philosophy 101: Kohlberg’s Stages of Moral Development & The Heinz Dilemma

56:02 Criticisms of Kohlberg’s Theory

1:00:35 Moral Nihilism & Moral Realism

1:08:36 Universal Model For Morality?

1:20:02 Philosophy of Emotions 101: Is Anger Evil?

1:28:58 Philosophy of Emotions 101: Is Anger Neutral/Useful?

1:31:53 Philosophy of Emotions 101: Is Anger Good/Beneficial?

1:34:25 Universal Consensus on Anger

1:39:48 Lego Interpretation

1:40:39 Legacy & Meaning of Life

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