PhiLAWsophy
Two practicing lawyers pontificating on law and philosophy. Why should you care? Rarely is their an intersection of law and philosophy when discussing major issues that effect us all in society today. Brenton and Therron use their legal experience and background in philosophy to look at issues in a MUCH different way. Perhaps you think about these issues in relation to religion, philosophy or common sense. Listen, think, enjoy and respond. Enjoy the PhiLAWsophy podcast. We would love to hear from you: info@themcintyrelawfirm.com.
Episodes
12 episodes
Does Consumer Culture Harm Liberty?
Brenton and Therron discuss consumer culture and how its effect on individual psychology can lead to individuals being subconsciously primed to make decisions while having the illusion of choice.-----------------------Two practicing law...
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52:47
Could the Supreme Court benefit from change like term limits?
Brenton and Therron discuss the institution of the Supreme Court and whether we should institute term limits or change the number of justices. -----------------------Two practicing lawyers pontificating on law and philosophy.&nb...
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43:24
What does Philosophy mean today?
Brenton and Therron discuss the loss of reverence for Philosophy in today's society and how that will change in the future. They also talk about whether morals are inherent and whether there is such a thing as natural law. --------...
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42:29
How Should the Law Adapt to Rapid Technological Advances?
Brenton and Therron discuss how technological advancement is exponential and whether the law should attempt to change along with it. Brenton and Therron discuss the historical approach to this issue through the lens of Utilitarianism, Deo...
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49:57
How should we change our laws based on increasing scientific knowledge?
Brenton and Therron discuss the Eighth Amendment and the philosophy behind criminal punishment in light of scientific advancement. -----------------------Two practicing lawyers pontificating on law and philosophy. Why shou...
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48:59
The War on Drugs
Brenton and Therron discuss the War on Drugs and its effect on fundamental liberties i.e. mass incarceration and stop and frisk. -----------------------Two practicing lawyers pontificating on law and philosophy. Why shoul...
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51:42
Do You Have the Right to Die?
Brenton and Therron discuss the right to die and whether physician assisted suicide should be a fundamental right.-----------------------Two practicing lawyers pontificating on law and philosophy. Why should you care? Rarely i...
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44:37
What the heck does the Third Amendment say?
We discuss the Third Amendment and individual rights vis a vis the military. Namely, should we suspend rights for the sake of national security? We also discuss the draft and its constitutionality.-----------------------Two practici...
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46:59
Privacy
“Privacy: You have a right to privacy but what does that mean? We talk about the origins of our current privacy jurisprudence and discuss how our privacy rights apply in our modern world.”-----------------------Two practicing lawyers...
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1:10:36
Conservatorship / Guardianship - FREE BRITNEY episode!!!
There has been lost of news lately about the Conservatorship under which Britney Spears has been suffering. Hear how thousands more, and especially older adults, suffer everyday under similar proceedings. How easy is it to lose your rights? Fin...
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46:56
The Second Amendment: What does it say and what approach should we take if we want to change it?
Benton and Therron discuss another hotly debated topic: the second amendment. Much is discussed about what the plain language of the amendment means. Brenton and Therron discuss the Second Amendment and its possible meaning. Brenton and Therron...
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