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How ethics can help you make better decisions | Michael Schur (re-release)

How ethics can help you make better decisions | Michael Schur (re-release)

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What would Immanuel Kant say about a fender bender? In a surprisingly funny trip through the teachings of some of history's great philosophers, TV writer and producer Michael Schur (from hit shows like "The Office" and "The Good Place") talks through how to confront life's moral dilemmas -- and shows how understanding ethical theories can help you make better, kinder decisions.


This episode originally aired on July 7, 2022.

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How ethics can help you make better decisions | Michael Schur (re-release)

How ethics can help you make better decisions | Michael Schur (re-release)