Episode 7. A biological basis to ethics: flourishing.

May 09, 2026 • 00:12:55
Episode 7. A biological basis to ethics: flourishing.
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Episode 7. A biological basis to ethics: flourishing.

May 09 2026 | 00:12:55

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Show Notes

One of the simplest, most practical, and objective approaches to ethics is actually based in biology–the concept of flourishing. This episode looks at Martha Nussbaum’s explanation of the concept.

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