Episode 27: Mohism—Two Arguments for Impartial Caring
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This episode examines the Mohist doctrine of impartial caring (jian'ai) via two arguments in the Mozi -- the Caretaker Argument and the Filial Piety Argument. We examine the arguments' logical structure, psychological plausibility, and practical applicability. We also discuss the importance of reciprocity, and competing interpretations of "impartial caring," from the less demanding don't-harm-anyone interpretation to stronger equal-concern readings, setting them against the Confucian model of care with distinctions (graded love). We also consider what genuine filiality requires and how different moral frameworks shape familial and social practices.
Many thanks to The Hong Kong Ethics Lab for sponsoring this podcast series.
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We thank Lena Li (LI La 李拉 ) for her expert editing and sound engineering. We also thank the blog Warp, Weft & Way for hosting the discussion for this episode.
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4:01 Preface to today's topic: arguments for impartial caring (jian'ai 兼愛)
Co-hosts:
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Justin Tiwald's website
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