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Janet Radcliffe Richards on What is Philosophy?

January 24, 2026·15 min·1 clip

Why did selling a kidney to save a daughter spark outrage, while giving it away would be heroic?

Janet Radcliffe Richards explores the nature of philosophy, emphasizing logic and consistency through real-world examples like organ-selling ethics and historical debates on women's rights. She argues that philosophy is a practical tool for uncovering inconsistencies in arguments and is essential for coherent thinking in education and ethics.

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