Tommy J. Curry

Tommy Curry, Africana philosopher who critiques Enlightenment exclusions. Seyla Benhabib, political philosopher focused on democratic theory and migration. Alain de Botton, public philosopher exploring emotional intelligence and civic life. They debate universalism versus partiality, whether moral ideals ignore real loyalties, tensions in Kantian thought, and how national identity, migration, and in-group preference shape justice.

Tommy Curry, a professor focused on Africana philosophy, Michael Huemer, an advocate for philosophical anarchism, and Melis Erdur, an expert in metaethics, engage in a riveting debate on morality's true nature. They explore whether morality is an objective truth or a tool for the powerful. The discussion unfolds around the connection between moral frameworks and power dynamics, the complexity of moral reasoning, and the subjective nature of ethical beliefs, ultimately igniting critical questions about how we perceive morality in society.

Join Peter Singer, a leading moral philosopher, along with Dale Turner, an expert in Indigenous politics, Tommy J. Curry, a scholar on Black male studies, and Janne Teller, a celebrated writer. They tackle the uncomfortable histories behind Thanksgiving, highlighting the stark inequalities faced by Indigenous peoples in land ownership. The discussion critiques universal property rights, explores the ethical necessity of returning land, and challenges Eurocentric legal interpretations. This thought-provoking dialogue invites listeners to reconsider justice and ownership in a complex world.