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In this special episode of New Ideal Live, Ben Bayer responds to a PragerU video which argues that moral wisdom requires a “fear of God.” Bayer argues that a fear of God undercuts moral wisdom and is driven by a fear of the intellectual independence that moral wisdom requires.
Among the topics covered:
● The proposal that a fear of God provides the basis for an objective morality;
● How the fear of God makes objective moral guidance impossible;
● Why being motivated by fear undercuts our love of moral wisdom and virtue;
● How faith is driven by a fear of the independence that moral wisdom requires.
Mentioned in this podcast is Onkar Ghate's article “Finding Morality and Happiness Without God.” (newideal.aynrand.org/finding-morality-and-happiness-without-god/)
The podcast was recorded on Mar 5, 2024.
0:00:00 Introduction
0:01:42 Fear of God and objective morality
0:04:50 Moral guidance
0:09:57 Motivation by fear
0:14:13 Faith and fear of independence
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In this special episode of New Ideal Live, Ben Bayer responds to a PragerU video which argues that moral wisdom requires a “fear of God.” Bayer argues that a fear of God undercuts moral wisdom and is driven by a fear of the intellectual independence that moral wisdom requires.
Among the topics covered:
● The proposal that a fear of God provides the basis for an objective morality;
● How the fear of God makes objective moral guidance impossible;
● Why being motivated by fear undercuts our love of moral wisdom and virtue;
● How faith is driven by a fear of the independence that moral wisdom requires.
Mentioned in this podcast is Onkar Ghate's article “Finding Morality and Happiness Without God.” (newideal.aynrand.org/finding-morality-and-happiness-without-god/)
The podcast was recorded on Mar 5, 2024.
0:00:00 Introduction
0:01:42 Fear of God and objective morality
0:04:50 Moral guidance
0:09:57 Motivation by fear
0:14:13 Faith and fear of independence
Subscribe to ARI’s YouTube channel to make sure you never miss a video:
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– App Store itunes.apple.com/us/app/ayn-rand-university/id1452535178?mt=8
– Google Play play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aynrandu
ARI is funded by donor contributions. You can support our work by becoming an ARI Member or making a one-time contribution: ari.aynrand.org/donate
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Explore these ideas further! ARI's online publication, New Ideal, explores pressing cultural issues from the perspective of Ayn Rand’s philosophy, Objectivism: newideal.aynrand.org
Join an upcoming virtual or in-person event: ari.aynrand.org/events
Visit ARI’s website for more about our content and programs: ari.aynrand.org
