#17 Classic episode - Will MacAskill on moral uncertainty, utilitarianism & how to avoid being a moral monster

<p>Rebroadcast: this episode was originally released in January 2018.</p><p> Immanuel Kant is a profoundly influential figure in modern philosophy, and was one of the earliest proponents for universal democracy and international cooperation. He also thought that women have no place in civil society, that it was okay to kill illegitimate children, and that there was a ranking in the moral worth of different races. </p><p> Throughout history we’ve consistently believed, as common sense, truly horrifying things by today’s standards. According to University of Oxford Professor Will MacAskill, it’s extremely likely that we’re in the same...