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The One You Feed · April 24, 2026 · 1h 7m

The Greatest Lessons in Philosophy, Parenting, and Kindness with Scott Hershovitz

Scott Hershovitz

Scott Hershovitz joins The One You Feed to explore philosophy’s role in everyday life, from the natural curiosity of children to the complex questions of personal identity and moral responsibility. He discusses how emotions like anger and gratitude tie to self-respect, the dangers of relativism and the need for civil discourse, and the crucial distinction between reasoning with someone and merely shaping their behavior. Drawing on examples from parenting and a seminar on abortion, Hershovitz champions kindness, humility, and critical thinking as essential for a meaningful life.

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Children as Natural Philosophers
Scott Hershovitz argues that children are natural philosophers, driven by curiosity and a desire to understand the world, and that nurturing this instinct is essential for critical thinking.
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Highlights

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Personal Identity and Change Over Time
The episode explores the philosophical puzzle of personal identity, questioning what makes someone the same person over time despite physical and psychological changes.
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Relativism and the Importance of Civil Discourse
Scott Hershovitz addresses the impact of relativism on public debate and argues for civil discourse as a means to address deep disagreements.
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The Relationship Between Anger, Gratitude, and Self-Respect
The conversation examines how emotions like anger and gratitude are tied to self-respect and our respect for others.
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Reasoning With vs. Shaping Behavior
Hershovitz distinguishes between reasoning with individuals as moral agents and merely shaping their behavior through incentives or manipulation.
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