Synopsis
Dr. Diana Brickell's podcasts focus on the application of rational principles to the challenges of real life. She draws on Ayn Rand's philosophy of Objectivism, Aristotle's ethics, personality theory, and observation. Visit PhilosophyInAction.com for live radio shows, blogging, and more. (This podcast feed uses the standard MP3 format; an enhanced M4A feed is also available.)
Episodes
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#283: Chat on Responsibility & Luck, Chapter One (22 May 2014)
23/05/2014 Duration: 59minPhilosopher Dr. Diana Brickell discussed "Responsibility & Luck, Chapter One" with listeners in this 22 May 2014 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio. http://www.PhilosophyInAction.com
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#282: Q&A on Egoism, Juries, Philosophy in Romance, and More (15 May 2014)
15/05/2014 Duration: 01h19minPhilosopher Dr. Diana Brickell answered questions on egoism and harm to others, the presence of juries at trials, philosophy in romance, and more in this 15 May 2014 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio. http://www.PhilosophyInAction.com
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#281: Q&A on Varieties of Atheism, Dating People with Psychological Problems, and More (11 May 2014)
11/05/2014 Duration: 01h13minPhilosopher Dr. Diana Brickell answered questions on weak versus strong atheism, dating people with psychological problems, and more in this 11 May 2014 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio. http://www.PhilosophyInAction.com
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#280: Q&A on Body Dysmorphia, Licensing Parents, Irresponsible Siblings, and More (4 May 2014)
04/05/2014 Duration: 01h13minPhilosopher Dr. Diana Brickell answered questions on public displays of body dysmorphia, licensing parents, responsibility for a sibling, and more in this 4 May 2014 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio. http://www.PhilosophyInAction.com
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#279: Q&A on Ambition, Lacking Friends, Absent Fathers, and More (27 April 2014)
27/04/2014 Duration: 01h06minPhilosopher Dr. Diana Brickell answered questions on ambition as a virtue, happiness without close friends, refusing involvement in a biological child's life, and more in this 27 April 2014 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio. http://www.PhilosophyInAction.com
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#278: Q&A on Immanuel Kant, Virtuous But Not Happy, Abortion Rights, and More (20 April 2014)
20/04/2014 Duration: 01h30minPhilosopher Dr. Diana Brickell answered questions on the philosophy of Immanuel Kant, being virtuous but not happy, defending abortion rights, and more in this 20 April 2014 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio. http://www.PhilosophyInAction.com
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#277: Q&A on Marriage Vows, Animals as Property, Overwork, and More (13 April 2014)
13/04/2014 Duration: 01h09minPhilosopher Dr. Diana Brickell answered questions on the meaning of marriage vows, animals as property, the problem of overwork, and more in this 13 April 2014 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio. http://www.PhilosophyInAction.com
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#276: Q&A on Open Objectivism, Giving Back Gifts, Military Secrets, and More (6 April 2014)
06/04/2014 Duration: 01h01minPhilosopher Dr. Diana Brickell answered questions on the errors of 'Open Objectivism', giving back an engagement ring, buying books with military secrets, and more in this 6 April 2014 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio. http://www.PhilosophyInAction.com
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#275: Q&A on Evolution's Ethical Implications, Body Image, Theology, and More (30 March 2014)
30/03/2014 Duration: 01h09minPhilosopher Dr. Diana Brickell answered questions on evolution's ethical implications, cultivating a healthy body image, the value of studying theology, and more in this 30 March 2014 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio. http://www.PhilosophyInAction.com
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#274: Q&A on Future Generations, Privatizing Prisons, Returning Goods, and More (23 March 2014)
23/03/2014 Duration: 01h01minPhilosopher Dr. Diana Brickell answered questions on concern for future generations, privatizing prisons, buying and returning goods, and more in this 23 March 2014 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio. http://www.PhilosophyInAction.com
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#273: Q&A on Body Acceptance, Reliability of Memory, Induction, and More (16 March 2014)
16/03/2014 Duration: 01h15sPhilosopher Dr. Diana Brickell answered questions on body acceptance, the reliability of memory, the meaning of induction, and more in this 16 March 2014 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio. http://www.PhilosophyInAction.com
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#272: Q&A on Egoism and Social Virtues, Being Supportive, and More (27 February 2014)
27/02/2014 Duration: 01h11minPhilosopher Dr. Diana Brickell answered questions on concern for others in egoism, the need for support from others, and more in this 27 February 2014 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio. http://www.PhilosophyInAction.com
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#271: Q&A on Buying Time in Elections, Regretful Parents, and More (20 February 2014)
20/02/2014 Duration: 01h09minPhilosopher Dr. Diana Brickell answered questions on buying time by voting Republican, avoiding regret over having children, and more in this 20 February 2014 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio. http://www.PhilosophyInAction.com
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#270: Q&A on Moral Saints, Inventing Stories, and More (13 February 2014)
13/02/2014 Duration: 01h07minPhilosopher Dr. Diana Brickell answered questions on moral saints, inventing stories about yourself, and more in this 13 February 2014 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio. http://www.PhilosophyInAction.com
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#269: Q&A on Feeling Unproductive, Horror Movies, and More (6 February 2014)
06/02/2014 Duration: 01h03minPhilosopher Dr. Diana Brickell answered questions on feeling unproductive, the value of horror movies, and more in this 6 February 2014 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio. http://www.PhilosophyInAction.com
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#268: Q&A on Virtues as Duties, Indecision, Sharia Finance, and More (28 January 2014)
28/01/2014 Duration: 01h03minPhilosopher Dr. Diana Brickell answered questions on thinking of virtues as duties, overcoming paralyzing indecision, sharia finance, and more in this 28 January 2014 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio. http://www.PhilosophyInAction.com
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#267: Q&A on Faith in Reason, Free Speech, Gay Pride, and More (19 January 2014)
19/01/2014 Duration: 01h11minPhilosopher Dr. Diana Brickell answered questions on faith in reason, free speech of government officials, gay pride, and more in this 19 January 2014 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio. http://www.PhilosophyInAction.com
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#266: Q&A on Justifying Punishment, Passive Income, Price Gouging, and More (12 January 2014)
12/01/2014 Duration: 01h08minPhilosopher Dr. Diana Brickell answered questions on justifying punishment, living on passive income, the morality of price gouging, and more in this 12 January 2014 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio. http://www.PhilosophyInAction.com
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#265: Q&A on Morality of Abortion, Injuries on the Job, Self-Sacrifice, and More (5 January 2014)
05/01/2014 Duration: 01h10minPhilosopher Dr. Diana Brickell answered questions on the morality of elective abortion, liability for injuries on the job, guilt over self-sacrifice, and more in this 5 January 2014 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio. http://www.PhilosophyInAction.com
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#264: Q&A on Progress on Goals, White Privilege, and More (29 December 2013)
29/12/2013 Duration: 01h17minPhilosopher Dr. Diana Brickell answered questions on progress on long-term goals, claims of white privilege, and more in this 29 December 2013 episode of Philosophy in Action Radio. http://www.PhilosophyInAction.com