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J.M. Bernstein continues to discuss Kant's project and Copernican Turn, focusing on his moral philosophy and famous categorical imperative. This is from the second lecture of a course on Kant's Third Critique (The Critique of Judgment) as part of the so-called Bernstein Tapes. I thought it provided a good introduction to Kant, but I don't plan on putting them all up. Note, the audio has been improved and edited. #Philosophy #Kant #Epistemology https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-lZzxgM830 0:56:2 2023-06-25T13:58:19Z

The feeling of nihilism, specifically existential nihilism, is something many of us have experienced during our life. Existential nihilism is the idea that life has no intrinsic meaning or value to it. Existence, including all action, feeling, and suffering, is ultimately senseless, completely without purpose. On the journey to understanding how to overcome nihilism, if it’s even possible, one ought to examine the philosophy of Friederich Nietzche. Nietzche was the first thinker to write about nihilism seriously, dedicated much of his life to understanding the concept, thinking about how to overcome it, and studying the human condition as a whole....

Multiculturalism, while promoting diversity and acceptance, has led to polarization, academic struggles for black students, and a decline in the quality of education, and individuals must navigate their circumstances regardless of historical injustices. Questions to inspire discussion What is the speaker's opinion on the benefits of diversity in admissions decisions? —The speaker discusses the lack of evidence for the benefits of diversity in admissions decisions, citing the Supreme Court case Gruder versus Bollinger. What challenges do black students face in elite institutions? —Black students at elite institutions like Cornell and MIT struggled academically despite high SAT scores, highlighting the challenges...

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