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Frank Saunders Jr @frankphilosophy.bsky.social · May 27
What's going on with Mencius' moral philosophy? And why does he argue that human nature is good? Check out my newest video to learn the answer!

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#philosophy #confucianism #孟子
Mencius on the Goodness of Human Nature
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New video on A.I. well-being, if it exists, and what it might mean for us (and them) if it does.

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#philosophy #ethics #AI
Treat your A.I. well (Minecraft edition)
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June 25, 2025 at 2:22 AM
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New video on A.I. well-being, if it exists, and what it might mean for us (and them) if it does.

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#philosophy #ethics #AI
Treat your A.I. well (Minecraft edition)
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June 25, 2025 at 2:22 AM
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Why not take a break from posting about politics and learn about something that REALLY matters? METAETHICS.
#philosophy #ethics

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You NEED to learn some Metaethics...
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June 15, 2025 at 9:27 AM
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What's going on with Mencius' moral philosophy? And why does he argue that human nature is good? Check out my newest video to learn the answer!

youtu.be/981zGMz3C6E

#philosophy #confucianism #孟子
Mencius on the Goodness of Human Nature
YouTube video by Frank Philosophy
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May 27, 2025 at 8:29 AM
frankphilosophy.bsky.social
Why not take a break from posting about politics and learn about something that REALLY matters? METAETHICS.
#philosophy #ethics

youtu.be/1MnY5G9FpS4?...
You NEED to learn some Metaethics...
YouTube video by Frank Philosophy
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June 15, 2025 at 9:27 AM
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Every want to think like Descartes? Well lucky for you, he wrote a guide on how to do just that. And even luckier for you, I've condensed the most actionable advice into a short video. Check it out!

#philosophy #youtube

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Descartes' Method for Clearer Thinking
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June 6, 2025 at 1:02 AM
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Every want to think like Descartes? Well lucky for you, he wrote a guide on how to do just that. And even luckier for you, I've condensed the most actionable advice into a short video. Check it out!

#philosophy #youtube

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Descartes' Method for Clearer Thinking
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June 6, 2025 at 1:02 AM
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New paper on #Confucianism and #metaethics, specifically #expressivism. (huh?) This one has been a long time coming and I'm so glad it found a home.

#philosophy

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Expressivism and early Confucian metaethics - Asian Journal of Philosophy
Several recent interpretive controversies over Confucian metaethics concern the nature of moral properties. Specifically, they concern whether the early Confucians Mengzi 孟子 and Xunzi 荀子 believed mora...
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June 5, 2025 at 1:55 AM
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What's going on with Mencius' moral philosophy? And why does he argue that human nature is good? Check out my newest video to learn the answer!

youtu.be/981zGMz3C6E

#philosophy #confucianism #孟子
Mencius on the Goodness of Human Nature
YouTube video by Frank Philosophy
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May 27, 2025 at 8:29 AM
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The Problem of Evil is a common sight in philosophy classrooms, but its roots run much deeper. Here's a historical look at the Problem of Evil through the ages and its relationship with Platonism and early Christian heresies.

#religion #evil #philosophy

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The REAL Problem of Evil Explained
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May 15, 2025 at 1:59 AM
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Why does the Confucian philosopher Xunzi think human nature is bad? Let's read the Xunzi together to find out!

#confucianism #philosophy

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Xunzi 《荀子》 - "Human Nature is Bad" 性惡 - Let's Read Philosophy
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March 7, 2025 at 6:20 AM
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Ever read Kant's Groundwork of the Metaphysic of Morals? No? Good! Let me read it for you and explain it along the way. Part 1 is now live! (Preface and Chapter 1)

#philosophy #kant #ethics

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Immanuel Kant: Groundwork of the Metaphysic of Morals (Part 1 of 3) | Let's Read Philosophy
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March 24, 2025 at 3:09 AM
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You probably thought morality was tough, but did you know it's actually impossible? Well, it is, according to Kant, who was pretty smart.

#philosophy #morality #kant

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Why Kant Says You Can't Be Truly Moral
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May 4, 2025 at 1:18 PM
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You probably thought morality was tough, but did you know it's actually impossible? Well, it is, according to Kant, who was pretty smart.

#philosophy #morality #kant

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Why Kant Says You Can't Be Truly Moral
YouTube video by Frank Philosophy
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May 4, 2025 at 1:18 PM
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Ever read Kant's Groundwork of the Metaphysic of Morals? No? Good! Let me read it for you and explain it along the way. Part 1 is now live! (Preface and Chapter 1)

#philosophy #kant #ethics

youtu.be/s2KxznQkUSc
Immanuel Kant: Groundwork of the Metaphysic of Morals (Part 1 of 3) | Let's Read Philosophy
YouTube video by Frank Philosophy
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March 24, 2025 at 3:09 AM
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learn how to analyze arguments like a philosopher!

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The Key to Winning Arguments
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March 15, 2025 at 1:03 AM
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learn how to analyze arguments like a philosopher!

#philosophy #arguments

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The Key to Winning Arguments
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March 15, 2025 at 1:03 AM
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Why not take a break from politics and explore some Stoic wisdom? check out my read-through and explanation of Epictetus' Handbook.

#stoicism #philosophy

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Epictetus, "Enchiridion" - Let's Read Philosophy
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March 11, 2025 at 6:29 AM
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Why not take a break from politics and explore some Stoic wisdom? check out my read-through and explanation of Epictetus' Handbook.

#stoicism #philosophy

youtu.be/8EidBMZ75pc
Epictetus, "Enchiridion" - Let's Read Philosophy
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March 11, 2025 at 6:29 AM
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Come learn about Daoism!

#Daoism #Philosophy

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Daoism 道家 Explained
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March 7, 2025 at 3:24 PM
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Come learn about Daoism!

#Daoism #Philosophy

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Daoism 道家 Explained
YouTube video by Frank Philosophy
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March 7, 2025 at 3:24 PM
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Why does the Confucian philosopher Xunzi think human nature is bad? Let's read the Xunzi together to find out!

#confucianism #philosophy

youtu.be/BB2snOXQLJk
Xunzi 《荀子》 - "Human Nature is Bad" 性惡 - Let's Read Philosophy
YouTube video by Frank Philosophy
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March 7, 2025 at 6:20 AM
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Where is your mind? Maybe not where you think, or maybe nowhere at all! Learn more as we explore some of the basics in the philosophy of mind.

#Philosophy #PhilosophyofMind #YouTuber #Consciousness #Buddhism

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Why your mind is an illusion (philosophy)
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March 2, 2025 at 1:25 AM
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Whatever happened to making my own information bubble? I only like philosophy/science/interest posts, but all i see is politics!
March 4, 2025 at 3:14 AM
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“For hours at a time I feel no boredom, I forget all my troubles, I do not dread poverty, and I am not terrified by death.”

Machiavelli on the benefits of reading “The Ancients”, quoted in Jeremy Edelman’s biography of Albert O Hirschman
March 2, 2025 at 8:48 AM