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Elizabeth Harman on Moral Heroes

August 4, 2024·15 min·1 clip

Elizabeth Harman reveals why you should sometimes act like a moral hero, even when it's not required.

Elizabeth Harman discusses moral heroes, arguing that some actions beyond duty are things we should do, using examples from small favors to life-saving risks. She explores nuances like praise vs. blame and applies her ideas to moral vegetarianism.

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