Reasoned Intuitions David Tonner

As the title suggests, Reasoned Intuitions is going on an indefinite hiatus. Thank you to everyone who supported the podcast, and please stay in touch:david.tonner@gmail.comhttps://www.facebook.com/ReasonedIntuitionshttps://www.facebook.com/dtonner

In this episode, David discusses how every decision humans make consists of a cost-benefit analysis. He also looks at what constitutes a sacrifice and what only appears like one. Finally, he suggests a few reasons why making ethical choices is difficult for most people.Contents:- Cost-benefit analysis- Thinking, Fast and Slow- Examples- Sacrifice- Sacrifice: long-term- It's only a sacrifice if it's difficult-Joy/suffering scale- Why it's difficult for people to make tough ethical choices- If ...

In the last of a three-part series about animals, David discusses ideal ways that we should interact with animals if our intention is to cause minimal harm.Contents:- introduction- 4 categories of matter- what is life?- consciousness- interaction with animals- difficult questions- René Descartes- Thomas NagelLinks:Taxonomic rankhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taxonomic_rankTheory of Mindhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theory_of_mindI think, therefore I amhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cogito,_ergo...

In this episode, David talks about sport hunting—the practice of chasing after and killing animals for pleasure, and explores two questions:1. Is sport hunting morally permissible?2. Is sport hunting bad overall and in every way?Contents:- introduction- what is sport?- what is hunting?- sport hunting- questions to consider- fair chase- the altruistic hunter- catch-and-release- moral compass- a necessary evil?- alternatives and ways forwardLinks:Fair chasehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fair_cha...

In this episode, David discusses the ways in which humans keep and use animals, the way this has changed over time, the moral implications of animal captivity, and possible ways forward.Contents:- introduction- animals as resources- animals as labour-saving devices- pets–domesticated- pets–wild- animals for research- animals for entertainment- counterargumentsMy email address:david.tonner2010@gmail.comFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083209401005https://www.facebook.com/dto...

In this episode, David discusses the differences and similarities between words and actions and puts forward the notion that we are morally responsible for our words and the way they affect others.Contents:- introduction- differences between actions and words- similarities- objections- moral responsibility- moralityMy email address:david.tonner2010@gmail.comFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083209401005https://www.facebook.com/dtonnerInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/reaso...