Philosophy in Real Life

SUMMARY OF THE EPISODE In this episode, Carlos Santos is joined by Tristen and Santi to have a discussion on the ideas presented in episode 9: "Is moral objectivity possible?". In this conversation, Carlos, Tristen and Santi delve into the complexities of moral objectivity and subjectivity. They explore how human experience shapes our understanding of morality, the cultural variations in moral val...

SUMMARY OF THE EPISODE In this episode, Carlos Santos explores the complex relationship between desire, morality, and emotions. He argues that while moral values are non-physical, they are still objective and real. Santos emphasizes the importance of emotions as perceptions that guide our understanding of moral values and the necessity of reasoning to evaluate these emotions. He discusses the char...

SUMMARY OF THE EPISODE In this episode, Carlos Santos is joined by Tristen and Santi to have a discussion on the ideas presented in episode 7: "The problem with scientific objectivity". In this conversation, Carlos, Santi, and Tristen delve into the complexities of scientific objectivity, exploring the distinctions between objective and subjective truths. They discuss the implications of certainty...

SUMMARY OF THE EPISODE In this episode, Carlos Santos delves into the complex relationship between desire, ethics, and scientific objectivity. He explores the limitations of scientific objectivity, and the implications of adopting a naturalist worldview. The discussion emphasizes the need for a broader understanding of moral objectivity and the importance of recognizing different methods of inquir...

SUMMARY OF THE EPISODE In this episode, Carlos Santos is joined by Tristen and Santi to have a discussion on the ideas presented in episode 5: "Humans as moral agents". In this conversation, they discuss the concept of moral evaluation, distinguishing between weak and strong evaluations. They also explore how cultural perspectives shape our understanding of morality and the nature of the good. The...

SUMMARY OF THE EPISODE In this episode, Carlos Santos delves into the complexities of human desires, particularly focusing on metabiological desires and their implications for moral agency. He distinguishes, following Charles Taylor's philosophy, between weak and strong evaluations, exploring how these evaluations shape our understanding of morality and ethical standards. The conversation also tou...

SUMMARY OF THE EPISODE In this episode, Carlos Santos is joined by Tristen and Santi to have a discussion on the ideas presented in episode 3: "Why we question our desires". This conversation explores the complexities of human desires, focusing on the distinction between first-order and second-order desires. The participants discuss moral agency, the nature of desires, and how cultural and spiritu...

SUMMARY OF THE EPISODE In this conversation, Carlos Santos delves into the complexities of human desires, distinguishing between first order and second order desires. He explores the concept of metabiological desires, which allow humans to evaluate and judge their biological urges. The discussion highlights the moral agency of humans, emphasizing how individuals often resist their natural inclinat...

SUMMARY OF THE EPISODE In this episode, Carlos Santos is joined by Tristen and Santi to have a discussion on the ideas presented in episode 1 "What is desire, really?". They explore how desires motivate human action, shape perceptions of reality, and the moral implications of pursuing certain desires. The conversation also touches on the evolving understanding of freedom and responsibility in mode...

SUMMARY OF THE EPISODE In this episode, Carlos Santos explores the concept of desire, its implications on human perception, and its role in motivating actions. He discusses how desire shapes our reality, revealing what we perceive as valuable and how it can lead to both fulfillment and conflict. The conversation delves into the subjective nature of desires and the philosophical inquiry into their...

SUMMARY OF THE EPISODE Carlos Santos gives an introduction of the theme for season 2. He explores the complex relationship between desire, ethics, and meaning. He challenges the conventional view that desires are obstacles to a meaningful life, proposing instead that they can serve as gateways to morality and purpose. The season will delve into how desires lead to conflict, which in turn demands e...

This is a conversation with one of my close friends, Hugo, who is 25 years old. Hugo was diagnosed in October 2023 with stomach-gastric cancer, stage 4 (terminal cancer). It is one of the most difficult cancers to treat. Hugo has been given a life expectancy of approximately 10 months. He has been fighting cancer undergoing chemotherapy for 7 months. In this conversation we talk about how he found...

Hello Friends! This the third Live Stream where I am joined by Tristen and  Santiago, and we will discuss: the utopia of universal benevolence and the burden of ethical ideals I hope you enjoy! 📲 SOCIAL MEDIA AND WEBSITE 🌐 Instagram:   / _carlosantos_ TikTok:   / carlossantosaguirre Facebook:   / carloslsantoslaguirre Twitter:   / csacarlossantos Video Podcast: https://youtube.com/@carlossantosE...

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Meritocracy is the idea that those who make the most effort deserve to be where they are. In other words, if some people have more economic success and accomplishments than others is because they have worked harder. In this podcast series on meritocracy, I will analyze critically the different aspects the meritocratic ideal takes for granted. Also, I will show how this way of interpreting reality...

Meritocracy is the idea that those who make the most effort deserve to be where they are. In other words, if some people have more economic success and accomplishments than others is because they have worked harder. In this podcast series on meritocracy, I will analyze critically the different aspects the meritocratic ideal takes for granted. Also, I will show how this way of interpreting reality...

Meritocracy is the idea that those who make the most effort deserve to be where they are. In other words, if some people have more economic success and accomplishments than others is because they have worked harder. In this podcast series on meritocracy, I will analyze critically the different aspects the meritocratic ideal takes for granted. Also, I will show how this way of interpreting reality...

📑 SUMMARY OF THE EPISODE 📑 Meritocracy is the idea that those who make the most effort deserve to be where they are. In other words, if some people have more economic success and accomplishments than others is because they have worked harder. In this podcast series on meritocracy, I will analyze critically the different aspects the meritocratic ideal takes for granted. Also, I will show how this...

Meritocracy is the idea that those who make the most effort deserve to be where they are. In other words, if some people have more economic success and accomplishments than others is because they have worked harder. In this podcast series on meritocracy, I will analyze critically the different aspects the meritocratic ideal takes for granted. Also, I will show how this way of interpreting reality...

Holistic productivity is the remedy to the pervasive hustle culture that promotes productivity at the expense of our relationships and humanity. Toxic productivity is violence to the soul. In this episode, I talk about 5 principles I live by when structuring my week and work life. Work to live, don’t live to work. I share how I optimize my life to love more (not do more) while doing meaningful wor...

In this episode, I have an intellectual battle with Andrew Tate and his conception of masculinity. In this podcast, we have the last round over the topic of the Red Pill Community. To make it more digestible, I included the first two rounds in the previous podcast episode 7. And Round 3 will be the main point of discussion of this podcast episode 8.   🗣️ PART 1 🗣️(Previous Podcast – Episode 7) 🥊...

In this episode, I talk about the controversial public figure: Andrew Tate. This is the first part of a two-part podcast episode on Andrew Tate and the decline of masculinity.  In this episode, I have an intellectual battle with Andrew Tate and his conception of masculinity. There will be three “rounds” where I will analyze and criticize in each round one main philosophical idea that makes up his...

In this episode of the Philosophy in Real Life podcast, I talk about my reading methodology. It really sucks to invest so much time and not remember the things you read or just finishing a book and come to the realization that you just ended up with a vague idea about a book that you found meaningful. Needless to say, not all the books have the same value to us. In this video I share my thought pr...

📑 SUMMARY OF THE EPISODE 📑 In this episode I do a raw review of the Barbie movie. I discuss many topics about feminism, patriarchy, role of women, and Ben Shapiro’s critique of the Barbie movie. Here you have the parts:  1. Expansion of identity: from motherhood to womanhood” 2. The crisis of Barbie as the deconstruction of “the perfect woman” 3. The reconstruction of Barbie as “pure human poten...