The Ideal
What does it mean to live, think, and build toward the ideal? Join host Shawn Edwards for The Ideal, a philosophy podcast dedicated to deep-dive conversations with the world’s leading thinkers. From the rigorous ethics of modern justice to the "horrifying heresies" of historical philosophy, we sit down with acclaimed authors and academics to bridge the gap between complex scholarship and the search for understanding. New episodes feature immersive dialogues that challenge our assumptions and explore the ideas shaping our world.
The Ideal
The Ideal - Truth and Personhood | Dr. Ladelle McWhorter
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This week on The Ideal, we are joined by Professor Ladelle McWhorter for a deep dive into the intersections of power, identity, and freedom. We walk through the core arguments of McWhorter’s work, particularly Unbecoming Persons: The Rise and Demise of the Modern Moral Self. We focus on how institutions and social norms define our modern identity.
Professor Ladelle McWhorter is a distinguished scholar whose work bridges the gap between early modern philosophy and contemporary social issues. She currently holds the Stephanie Bennett-Smith Chair in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at the University of Richmond, where she is also a Professor of Philosophy.
Unbecoming Persons: The Rise and Demise of the Modern Moral Self:
https://press.uchicago.edu/ucp/books/book/chicago/U/bo253760523.html