Hi Matt, beautiful interview and amazing points for all of us to consider.
Regarding the statement, though, that Trump has no philosophical core: Isn't the desire to end war and senseless killing in and of itself the basis of a philosophical core. It does, indeed, seem that Trump values peace as not just a talking piece, but as a deeply h…
Hi Matt, beautiful interview and amazing points for all of us to consider.
Regarding the statement, though, that Trump has no philosophical core: Isn't the desire to end war and senseless killing in and of itself the basis of a philosophical core. It does, indeed, seem that Trump values peace as not just a talking piece, but as a deeply held value. I'll admit that 8 years ago, I never would've believed this about the guy. I voted for Gary Johnson for whatever it's worth. But this Donald Trump that I see today seems to be the real deal. I do believe he has a philosophical core. Your thoughts?
Recognizing that war is destructive isn't a philosophical core. I appreciate the point of view, but I don't think it's evidence of a philosophical core. If Trump has one, I suspect it's utilitarian.
I appreciate the response and perspective, of course. However, I wasn't suggesting that the recognition of war as a destructive force defines a philosophical core, but rather that the goal of peace could be considered as such. And sure, perhaps that could loosely be summed up as utilitarianism. Regardless, I appreciate the food for thought and the work that you continue to do. Cheers!
Hi Matt, beautiful interview and amazing points for all of us to consider.
Regarding the statement, though, that Trump has no philosophical core: Isn't the desire to end war and senseless killing in and of itself the basis of a philosophical core. It does, indeed, seem that Trump values peace as not just a talking piece, but as a deeply held value. I'll admit that 8 years ago, I never would've believed this about the guy. I voted for Gary Johnson for whatever it's worth. But this Donald Trump that I see today seems to be the real deal. I do believe he has a philosophical core. Your thoughts?
Recognizing that war is destructive isn't a philosophical core. I appreciate the point of view, but I don't think it's evidence of a philosophical core. If Trump has one, I suspect it's utilitarian.
I appreciate the response and perspective, of course. However, I wasn't suggesting that the recognition of war as a destructive force defines a philosophical core, but rather that the goal of peace could be considered as such. And sure, perhaps that could loosely be summed up as utilitarianism. Regardless, I appreciate the food for thought and the work that you continue to do. Cheers!