Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Have you ever found yourself stuck wondering what actually makes an action "good," or how we can ever really know what is true? These are some of the biggest questions in human history, but the answers might be far more practical than you think. In this video, we dive into two major philosophical frameworks that revolutionized how we think about morality and knowledge: Utilitarianism and Pragmatism.
First, we explore Utilitarianism, a radical movement born during the English Industrial Revolution. Championed by social reformer Jeremy Bentham, this philosophy bypasses the subjective nature of "good intentions" and evaluates morality based on consequences. We break down its core maxim—"the greatest good for the greatest number"—and examine how this straightforward calculus laid the groundwork for modern public healthcare, social welfare, and legal systems.
Next, we look at Pragmatism, an American philosophical tradition pioneered by thinkers like Charles Sanders Peirce, John Dewey, and William James. Pragmatists reject the idea of knowledge as a passive, abstract truth. Instead, they view knowledge as a functional tool actively built through trial, error, and interaction with the world. We unpack how this approach shifted education toward "learning by doing" and remains the engine driving the scientific method and modern technological innovation.
Watch until the end to discover what "impossible" ideas of today might just become the everyday common sense of tomorrow!
#Philosophy #Utilitarianism #Pragmatism #Ethics #JeremyBentham #JohnDewey #CriticalThinking
Have you ever found yourself stuck wondering what actually makes an action "good," or how we can ever really know what is true? These are some of the biggest questions in human history, but the answers might be far more practical than you think. In this video, we dive into two major philosophical frameworks that revolutionized how we think about morality and knowledge: Utilitarianism and Pragmatism.
First, we explore Utilitarianism, a radical movement born during the English Industrial Revolution. Championed by social reformer Jeremy Bentham, this philosophy bypasses the subjective nature of "good intentions" and evaluates morality based on consequences. We break down its core maxim—"the greatest good for the greatest number"—and examine how this straightforward calculus laid the groundwork for modern public healthcare, social welfare, and legal systems.
Next, we look at Pragmatism, an American philosophical tradition pioneered by thinkers like Charles Sanders Peirce, John Dewey, and William James. Pragmatists reject the idea of knowledge as a passive, abstract truth. Instead, they view knowledge as a functional tool actively built through trial, error, and interaction with the world. We unpack how this approach shifted education toward "learning by doing" and remains the engine driving the scientific method and modern technological innovation.
Watch until the end to discover what "impossible" ideas of today might just become the everyday common sense of tomorrow!
#Philosophy #Utilitarianism #Pragmatism #Ethics #JeremyBentham #JohnDewey #CriticalThinking
