Philosophy In Action

Philosophy In Action

Philosophy In Action

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On Wednesday evenings and Sunday mornings, philosopher Dr. Diana Hsieh broadcasts on the application of rational principles to real life. Join the live broadcast and chat at http://www.PhilosophyInAction/live

Upcoming Broadcasts

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Philosopher Dr. Diana Hsieh will answer questions on individualism versus atomism, poor communication from the boss, visibility of disabled children, arranged marriages, and more on Sunday morning, 19 May 2013, at 8 am PT... more
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On-Demand Episodes

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Is "gay marriage" a valid form of marriage? What is the solution to the is-ought problem? Whats the proper response to the dissolution of a friendship within a social group? Can people with divergent political views enjoy a good romantic... more
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How should a person respond when pressured to reveal private information? How might social conservatives be convinced to support gay marriage? How can a person deal with overzealous ideologues? Is it moral to buy products from... more
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Is China the next capitalist paradise? Or is it a dangerous military threat? Perhaps its neither. In this episode, philosopher Dr. Diana Hsieh interviewed Professor Robert Garmong about "Should We Fear or Embrace China?." For a... more
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Is it wrong to have a romantic relationship with a married person? How do government controls encourage short-range thinking in business? What counts as art? How should a person respond when pressured to reveal private... more
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Could an amendment to the US Contitution provide an effective check on government power? Stephen Bailey has a proposal that deserves consideration. In this episode, philosopher Dr. Diana Hsieh interviewed former Republican... more
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Are arguments of the form "what if everyone did that" valid or not? What should parents do if they regret ever having children? What kinds of privacy can people reasonably expect online? How should a public school teacher discipline unruly... more
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What does the right to self-defense mean – not just in theory but in practice too? What does that require of a person? In this episode, philosopher Dr. Diana Hsieh interviewed self-defense advocate and firearms enthusiast Ryan... more
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Is happiness overrated? How can an atheist teenager maintain his integrity in a religious school? If a person isnt doing anything wrong, should he care to protect his privacy? Why is consensual incest between adults morally wrong? In this... more
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What is the paleo diet? How can athletes and others benefit from it? What kind of training and nutrition is required for endurance competition? Whats wrong with the standard methods of training and nutrition for athletes? In this episode,... more
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What are "spiritual" values? When would creating a political party advance the cause of liberty? Is the welfare state a good reason to restrict immigration? How can I say no to a friends request to become a business partner? In this... more
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