Philosophy in Real Life

About Philosophy in Real Life

Welcome to the Philosophy in Real Life podcast where we strive to live meaningful lives by pursuing truth and unmasking the lies in our culture. I am your host, Carlos Santos, a Philosophy PhD from Spain.

Publisher

Carlos Santos

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

13 May 2023

Latest episode

27 Mar 2026

Latest episodes

31 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   27 Mar 2026

   The Ethics of Desire | Ep 10 - Group discussion

   SUMMARY OF THE EPISODE In this episode, Carlos Santos is joined by Tristen and Santi to have a discussion on the ideas presented in episode 9: "Is moral objectivity possible?". In this conversation, Carlos, Tristen and Santi delve into the complexities of moral objectivity and subjectivity. They explore how human experience shapes our understanding of morality, the cultural variations in moral values, and the philosophical implications of these discussions. The conversation emphasizes the intrinsic worth of moral values and the search for their source, ultimately leading to a discussion on how morality influences the meaning of life. COMPANION GUIDE https://carlossantosaguirre.com/companion-guide-subscription ( https://carlossantosaguirre.com/companion-guide-subscription ) TIMESTAMPS 00:00 The importance of this topic in my biography 05:12 The Subjective vs. Objective debate 23:10 Cultural perspectives on Morality 30:54 Where does the good come from? 37:39 Exploring the nature of morality 46:51 From morality to meaning 57:04 The impact of goodness on human relationships SOCIAL MEDIA AND WEBSITE Linktree: https://linktr.ee/carlossantosaguirre (https://linktr.ee/carlossantosaguirre) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_carlosantos_/ (https://www.instagram.com/_carlosantos_/) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carloslsantoslaguirre/ (https://www.facebook.com/carloslsantoslaguirre/) VideoPodcast: https://youtube.com/@carlossantosEN?sub_confirmation=1 (https://youtube.com/@carlossantosEN?sub_confirmation=1) SpanishYouTube Channel (exclusive context – speaking engagements in Hispanic circles):https://www.youtube.com/@carlossantosES?sub_confirmation=1 (https://www.youtube.com/@carlossantosES?sub_confirmation=1) Website(subscribe to the newsletter to get updated on special news): www.carlossantosaguirre.com (http://www.carlossantosaguirre.com) GET MYBOOK (Academic) Amor y Resentimiento: Una respuesta a los ataques deNietzsche contra el cristianismo (Spanish Edition) - Available on Amazon in Kindle and Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Carlos-Santos-Aguirre/dp/B0BMSKNDJ7/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= (https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Carlos-Santos-Aguirre/dp/B0BMSKNDJ7/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=) COLLABORATION/SPONSORSHIPINQUIRIES info@carlossantosaguirre.com (mailto:info@carlossantosaguirre.com) SUPPORT CARLOS TO NOT BE A POOR PHILOSOPHER PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=VDTRM5VLC87VC (https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=VDTRM5VLC87VC) Donation witha debit card: https://carlossantosaguirre.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=6391bde9ea3d301c457ecd09 (https://carlossantosaguirre.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=6391bde9ea3d301c457ecd09) #desire #ethics #morality #meaning #conflict #philosophy#podcast

2. 

   13 Mar 2026

   The Ethics of Desire | Ep 09 - Is moral objectivity possible?

   SUMMARY OF THE EPISODE In this episode, Carlos Santos explores the complex relationship between desire, morality, and emotions. He argues that while moral values are non-physical, they are still objective and real. Santos emphasizes the importance of emotions as perceptions that guide our understanding of moral values and the necessity of reasoning to evaluate these emotions. He discusses the characteristics of moral values, their dependence on human experience, and how desires can lead us to recognize objective goods. The conversation concludes with a transition to exploring how morality connects to living a meaningful life in future discussions. COMPANION GUIDE https://carlossantosaguirre.com/companion-guide-subscription ( https://carlossantosaguirre.com/companion-guide-subscription ) TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Recap 04:07 Emotions as portals to moral values 08:04 Moral reasoning on the objects of our emotions 15:49 People who disobey these values 18:41 Main answer: Are the values objective or subjective? 24:10 Connection with part 2 of the Ethics of desire SOCIAL MEDIA AND WEBSITE Linktree: https://linktr.ee/carlossantosaguirre (https://linktr.ee/carlossantosaguirre) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_carlosantos_/ (https://www.instagram.com/_carlosantos_/) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carloslsantoslaguirre/ (https://www.facebook.com/carloslsantoslaguirre/) VideoPodcast: https://youtube.com/@carlossantosEN?sub_confirmation=1 (https://youtube.com/@carlossantosEN?sub_confirmation=1) SpanishYouTube Channel (exclusive context – speaking engagements in Hispanic circles):https://www.youtube.com/@carlossantosES?sub_confirmation=1 (https://www.youtube.com/@carlossantosES?sub_confirmation=1) Website(subscribe to the newsletter to get updated on special news): www.carlossantosaguirre.com (http://www.carlossantosaguirre.com) GET MYBOOK (Academic) Amor y Resentimiento: Una respuesta a los ataques deNietzsche contra el cristianismo (Spanish Edition) - Available on Amazon in Kindle and Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Carlos-Santos-Aguirre/dp/B0BMSKNDJ7/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= (https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Carlos-Santos-Aguirre/dp/B0BMSKNDJ7/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=) COLLABORATION/SPONSORSHIPINQUIRIES info@carlossantosaguirre.com (mailto:info@carlossantosaguirre.com) SUPPORT CARLOS TO NOT BE A POOR PHILOSOPHER PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=VDTRM5VLC87VC (https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=VDTRM5VLC87VC) Donation witha debit card: https://carlossantosaguirre.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=6391bde9ea3d301c457ecd09 (https://carlossantosaguirre.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=6391bde9ea3d301c457ecd09) #desire #ethics #morality #meaning #conflict #philosophy#podcast

3. 

   27 Feb 2026

   The Ethics of Desire | Epi 08 - Group discussion

   SUMMARY OF THE EPISODE In this episode, Carlos Santos is joined by Tristen and Santi to have a discussion on the ideas presented in episode 7: "The problem with scientific objectivity". In this conversation, Carlos, Santi, and Tristen delve into the complexities of scientific objectivity, exploring the distinctions between objective and subjective truths. They discuss the implications of certainty in scientific inquiry, the nature of moral truths, and the challenges of defining concepts like justice. The dialogue also touches on the intersection of morality and evolutionary biology, questioning whether moral values can emerge solely from biological instincts. Ultimately, the conversation highlights the intricate relationship between objectivity, morality, and human experience, emphasizing the need for deeper philosophical exploration. COMPANION GUIDE https://carlossantosaguirre.com/companion-guide-subscription ( https://carlossantosaguirre.com/companion-guide-subscription ) TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Recap of episode 7 04:58 The role of certainty in science 13:25 Exploring different truths 18:12 The complexity of moral truths 28:16 The complexity of existence and morality 34:41 The origins of morality: Evolution vs. Objective Truth 45:20 Human nature and the morality of dolphins 49:05 Philosophical reflections on truth and morality SOCIAL MEDIA AND WEBSITE Linktree: https://linktr.ee/carlossantosaguirre (https://linktr.ee/carlossantosaguirre) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_carlosantos_/ (https://www.instagram.com/_carlosantos_/) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carloslsantoslaguirre/ (https://www.facebook.com/carloslsantoslaguirre/) VideoPodcast: https://youtube.com/@carlossantosEN?sub_confirmation=1 (https://youtube.com/@carlossantosEN?sub_confirmation=1) SpanishYouTube Channel (exclusive context – speaking engagements in Hispanic circles):https://www.youtube.com/@carlossantosES?sub_confirmation=1 (https://www.youtube.com/@carlossantosES?sub_confirmation=1) Website(subscribe to the newsletter to get updated on special news): www.carlossantosaguirre.com (http://www.carlossantosaguirre.com) GET MYBOOK (Academic) Amor y Resentimiento: Una respuesta a los ataques deNietzsche contra el cristianismo (Spanish Edition) - Available on Amazon in Kindle and Paperback: https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Carlos-Santos-Aguirre/dp/B0BMSKNDJ7/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr= (https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Carlos-Santos-Aguirre/dp/B0BMSKNDJ7/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=) COLLABORATION/SPONSORSHIPINQUIRIES info@carlossantosaguirre.com (mailto:info@carlossantosaguirre.com) SUPPORT CARLOS TO NOT BE A POOR PHILOSOPHER PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=VDTRM5VLC87VC (https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=VDTRM5VLC87VC) Donation witha debit card: https://carlossantosaguirre.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=6391bde9ea3d301c457ecd09 (https://carlossantosaguirre.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=6391bde9ea3d301c457ecd09) #desire #ethics #morality #meaning #conflict #philosophy#podcast

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