Discretion, Laws, and Moral Questions

29/05/2025 46 min
Discretion, Laws, and Moral Questions

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Gwendolyn and Rudy welcome Philosophy Professor and author of Fewer Rules Better People, Dr. Barry Lam (UC Riverside).  When do rules conflict with justice?  What is the role of discretion in moral decisions? When should context be taken into consideration over an existing law?  Get your dose of practical philosophy and critical thinking as we dive into the relationship between law, power, and the individual.  Check out Professor Lam's podcast: https://hiphination.org Get your copy of Fewer Rules Better People: Amazon Get Philosophy Unplugged Discussion guide for Good Is In The Details.  Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/GoodIsInTheDetails Thank you to our sponsor: http://www.avonmoreinc.com