Uploaded May 2019 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
In this episode of Functional Philosophy, I answer the following questions:
00:38 - "One primary function of the government is to treat all citizens equally under the law. How does an objectivist square this with lawyers for hire? Under a system where one can pay for legal counsel, those with more money hire more/better lawyers, while those without such money cannot, with this typically leading to different final outcomes."
08:12 - "What merits [psychology] to be a special branch of science, when philosophy is seemingly sufficient to explain the emotions and actions of people?"
12:42 - "[How can I] feel my selfish contributions to the world won't contribute to a society of [people] who I dislike?"
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Functional Philosophy is the weekly Q&A podcast that helps you develop the philosophical foundations required to achieve certainty, success, and happiness.
Subscribe to hear Objectivist philosopher Charles Tew answer your questions on Ayn Rand's philosophy and its application to politics, career, romance, and more. New episodes on Mondays.
Website: charlestew.com
Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/functional-philosophy/id1242722316?mt=2
Patreon: patreon.com/charlestew
In this episode of Functional Philosophy, I answer the following questions:
00:38 - "One primary function of the government is to treat all citizens equally under the law. How does an objectivist square this with lawyers for hire? Under a system where one can pay for legal counsel, those with more money hire more/better lawyers, while those without such money cannot, with this typically leading to different final outcomes."
08:12 - "What merits [psychology] to be a special branch of science, when philosophy is seemingly sufficient to explain the emotions and actions of people?"
12:42 - "[How can I] feel my selfish contributions to the world won't contribute to a society of [people] who I dislike?"
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Functional Philosophy is the weekly Q&A podcast that helps you develop the philosophical foundations required to achieve certainty, success, and happiness.
Subscribe to hear Objectivist philosopher Charles Tew answer your questions on Ayn Rand's philosophy and its application to politics, career, romance, and more. New episodes on Mondays.
Website: charlestew.com
Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/functional-philosophy/id1242722316?mt=2
Patreon: patreon.com/charlestew
