A podcast dedicated to the affirmation of human dignity reflecting on ideas related to individualism and freedom for the advancement of human flourishing. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phillipdfletcher/support
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Opening thoughts on Ethics. 1. What Should I do? 2. What Does it Mean to be Human? 3. What is the Highest Good? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phillipdfletcher/support
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In this final lecture on "University Life," Dr. Fletcher offers some thoughts on university life, academic development, and the pursuit of meaning. We are individuals with dignity and worth possessing the freedom to discover meaning through the ups and downs of life. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phillipdfletcher…
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University Life and A Clean Dorm Room Part 2
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Doing good in response to evil and suffering is the mark of a super ability, a miracle. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phillipdfletcher/support
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We shift to the second component of our University Life series, compassion. Borrowing from Jordan Peterson's idea of perfecting one's house before criticizing the world, Dr. Fletcher looks at having compassion on oneself, making incremental changes for the better, and then how this influences the work of changing the world. --- Support this podcast…
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Thank you for joining our series, "University Life." In this episode, Dr. Fletcher discusses the differences between a creator and victim mindset, and character development as it relates to those one would consider a friend. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phillipdfletcher/support…
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We continue our series, "University Life." In this lecture we discuss the importance of personal growth and consider the difficulties of pursuing the life of another individual. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phillipdfletcher/support
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Intro lecture on friendship and its importance in university life. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phillipdfletcher/support
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Today we look at the importance of character and how one's perception of self influences how others perceive you and what steps you can take to move towards excellence in character. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phillipdfletcher/support
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University Life: The Adoption of Responsibility
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Lecture on responsibility and the components of tasks, goals, and outcomes. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phillipdfletcher/support
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Intro lecture for incoming freshman at Philander Smith University--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phillipdfletcher/support
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We revisit our lecture on Virtue Ethics with new insights. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phillipdfletcher/support
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Talk given on January 31, 2024 to the Little Rock Water Reclamation Authority morning leadership development meeting. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phillipdfletcher/support
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Keynote address given at the 84th Annual Stuggart Chamber of Commerce Membership Meeting and Awards Banquet. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phillipdfletcher/support
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Dr. Fletcher is interviewed by Debby Winters, Legal Counsel in Northwest Arkansas about starting a nonprofit. This discussion was recorded a the New Generation Humanities Conference in Little Rock, Arkansas on March 7th, 2024--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phillipdfletcher/support…
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Talk given to Conway Kiwanis about Hope and how it serves to make us better individuals who are in the pursuit of meaning. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phillipdfletcher/support
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Plenary talk to the AR Lions MidWinter Forum. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phillipdfletcher/support
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We close out our discussion looking at Lebron James and economic distribution --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phillipdfletcher/support
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Looking at concepts such as the “difference principle” and “entitlement theory” --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phillipdfletcher/support
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Opening thoughts on Economic Justice --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phillipdfletcher/support
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Equality, Equity, and Discrimination Conclusion
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Final lecture given at Philander Smith University --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phillipdfletcher/support
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Equality, Equity, and Discrimination Pt 3
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Part 3 of 4 lectures given at Philander Smith University--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phillipdfletcher/support
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Equality, Equity, and Discrimination Pt 2
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Continuing our discussion on equality. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phillipdfletcher/support
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Equality, Discrimination, and Equity: Part 1
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Introduction to the concepts of equality, ethics, and discrimination. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phillipdfletcher/support
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All our knowledge begins with the senses, proceeds then to the understanding, and ends with reason. There is nothing higher than reason.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phillipdfletcher/support
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“Act only according to that maxim by which you can at the same time will that it should become a universal law.” Kant --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phillipdfletcher/support
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A opening look at the moral theory related to duties and obligations --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phillipdfletcher/support
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“Every art and every inquiry, and similarly every action and pursuit, is thought to aim at some good; and for this reason the good has rightly been declared to be that at which all things aim.”--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phillipdfletcher/support
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Intro lecture on Aristotle’s Virtue Ethics. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phillipdfletcher/support
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Finishing our talk on utility and happiness--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phillipdfletcher/support
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Engaging with Black Panther, Kendrick Lamar, and Denzel Washington --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phillipdfletcher/support
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A lecture and discussion on ethical or moral relativism. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phillipdfletcher/support
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Concluding thoughts on ethics in general--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phillipdfletcher/support
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Introductory thoughts on Ethics given at Philander Smith University --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phillipdfletcher/support
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Listen as Dr. Phillip Fletcher serves as a panelist at the Catholic Charities Summer Institute. The panel discussion led by Father Jeff Herbert discusses how civil discourse can be reclaimed. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phillipdfletcher/support
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Special Guest Nicolle Fletcher joins us as we react to the documents try on Hillsongs--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phillipdfletcher/support
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We continue to reflect on the importance of civility and the consequences of incivility within a group --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phillipdfletcher/support
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Reflecting on the passing of Timothy Keller and Civility.
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I don’t know exactly when it happened but there was a point in time when we as Americans lost the ability to communicate with civility with one another regarding vitally important concerns of the human experience. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phillipdfletcher/support…
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Local Leadership for the American Black Community
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Reflecting on Glen Loury discussion about who speaks for American Blacks. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phillipdfletcher/support
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Keynote address at the University of Central Arkansas. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phillipdfletcher/support
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Applying personalism in the workplace. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phillipdfletcher/support
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What we see in the news are examples of depersonalization and nihilism. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phillipdfletcher/support
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“I’ve searched high and low, far and wide. The only diverse and inclusive place on the planet is the grave.”--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phillipdfletcher/support
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The human being is a person who can not be replaced. The human being is a subject who can inspire wonder. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phillipdfletcher/support
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Welcome to Season 8 of Humanity Matters.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phillipdfletcher/support
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The final episode for 2022! We hope you are encouraged by this episode. See you next year! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phillipdfletcher/support
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Legendary Quotes: The Man in the Arena (Part 2)
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Continuing our investigation of President Roosevelt’s famous words, “The Man in the Arena.”--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phillipdfletcher/support
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Legendary Quotes: The Man in the Arena (Part 1)
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“It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, and comes short again and again, because there is no effort w…
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Our Human Origin and the Relationship to Compassion, Conflict, and Advocacy
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Lecture given at Hendrix College on Monday November 7, 2022--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phillipdfletcher/support
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Take a moment and reflect on life and get more clarity on what has happened and what can be ahead. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phillipdfletcher/support
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Special Episode: Human Dignity and Community Development
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Dr. Fletcher offers remarks at the weekly Conway Kiwanis meeting on human dignity and community development. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/phillipdfletcher/support
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