Bo and Noah discuss Bo’s recent article, Against Singerism, which criticises the philosophy inspired by Peter Singer. While they broadly agree, there are some points of disagreement.
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction to the Aporia Podcast
00:24 Critique of Peter Singer's Philosophy
01:13 Distinguishing Utilitarianism and Singerism
05:34 The Role of Pain and Pleasure in Morality
09:44 Debating Just Deserts and Utilitarianism
18:43 Challenges of Utilitarianism
31:44 Communitarianism vs. Universalism
33:06 The Chinese Dilemma
33:37 Philosophical Insights from Adam Smith and David Hume
34:22 Localist and Nationalist Normative Claims
35:43 Balancing Family and Altruism
41:15 The Drowning Boy Thought Experiment
49:34 Debating Moral Obligations and Reason
58:08 Peter Singer's Influence and Controversial Views
01:02:11 Concluding Thoughts on Philosophy and Debate
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