True, Good, and Beautiful
True, Good, and Beautiful
The Character Lab with Shane Trotter
The Character Lab
The Character Lab is a new series on In Search of Wisdom designed to explore various aspects of character development. The series is a joint venture with my friend and previous podcast guest, Shane Trotter (author of Setting the Bar). You can expect around six episodes (one every month or two) discussing questions on character formation, virtue, community, meaning, and much more.
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True, Good, and Beautiful
In this episode, Shane and I discuss objective morality and society's shift toward moral relativism. We explore the role of judgment in ethics and the need for cognitive flexibility. The conversation discusses the provisional nature of ethical behavior and humans' inherent insight into right and wrong. We touch on the tendency towards moral relativism, the need for clarity in virtues, and the importance of serving a greater good.
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Key Takeaways
Society has shifted towards moral relativism, where individuals believe there is no objective good or bad.
Moral objectivism suggests that there are universal truths of morality that humans have independently come to throughout history.
The tension between pluralism and dogmatism highlights the need for open-mindedness and recognizing competing moralities and virtues.
Discerning right from wrong is challenging and requires wisdom, discussion, and pursuing excellence in character development.
Here’s a short clip from the conversation:
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Thank you for listening; I hope you found something useful.
Until next time, be wise and be well,
J.W.
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