For thousands of years, humanity has attempted to enforce ethics through supernatural and secular punishments; this rabid aggression has been both necessary and ridiculous. It has been necessary because a rational proof of secular ethics has never been achieved; it has been ridiculous because it is impossible to imagine any scientific or mathematical argument being advanced in such a hysterical and violent manner. "Ethics" has been one of the great government programs of history; since kings and priests ruled mankind, only those philosophers who served their interests tended to get promoted to prominence, rather than imprisoned, poisoned or burned. Thus, over 2,500 years since its inception, the discipline of ethics remains largely subjectivist, relativist and cultural -- and was not only unable to restrain, but may have played a part in promoting the horrors, wars and genocides of the 20th century, the bloodiest hundred years of history of our species. Stefan Molyneux has written "Universally Preferable Behavior: A Rational Proof of Secular Ethics," which presents radical and rational arguments for a nonreligious, non-statist, entirely secular set ethical standards which validate the nonaggression principle - thou shalt not initiate force against thy fellow human-- and the fundamental logic for respecting property rights. Rigorous, analytical and challenging, "Universally Preferable Behavior" provides a solid foundation for secular ethics. Armed with the arguments in "Universally Preferable Behavior," you can both know the truth and will the good. Download the PDF, audiobook or text for free: http://www.fdrurl.com/upbdownload 1:17 Forward 10:19 Ground Rules 17:02 A Modest Suggestion... 19:07 Introduction 22:21 The "Null Zone" 26:44 The Casualties 30:01 "Middle Truths" 34:58 "Middle Truths" and Exploitation 41:22 Effective Parasitism 43:46 Part 1: Theory: A Framework for Ethics 46:35 Objective Truth 49:45 Truth and Objective Reality 51:41 Accuracy and Consistency 55:06 The Existence of "Truth" 56:26 Empiricism verses Rationality 57:52 Internal Consistency 1:01:26 Ethics 1:04:09 The Discipline of Theoretical Ethics 1:08:48 Self-Defeating Arguments 1:11:19 Preferences 1:13:13 Preferences and Existence 1:15:12 Preferences and Arguments 1:16:13 Preferences and Universality 1:18:42 Arguments and Universality 1:26:11 Universally Preferable Behavior 1:28:53 UPB and Validity 1:37:35 UPB: Five Proofs 1:59:12 UPB: Ethics or Aesthetics 2:01:19 Irrationality 2:02:04 Lying 2:03:16 Murder 2:03:33 Requirements for Ethics 2:05:29 Choice 2:07:06 Avoidance 2:10:39 Ethics, Aesthetics and Avoidability 2:14:04 Initiation 2:16:30 The Non-Aggression Principle (NAP) 2:19:52 Lifeboat Scenarios 2:21:45 Gray Areas 2:23:32 Shades of Gray 2:25:24 Universality Exceptions 2:2 ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZvTXFxPwb0

Stefan Molyneux, host of Freedomain Radio, analyses his appearance on the Skeptically Yours podcast with Emery Emery and Heather Henderson. Skeptically Yours Appearance: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mChqQhRhwwY Freedomain Radio is 100% funded by viewers like you. Please support the show by signing up for a monthly subscription or making a one time donation at: http://www.fdrurl.com/donate Bitcoin Address: 1Fd8RuZqJNG4v56rPD1v6rgYptwnHeJRWs Get more from Stefan Molyneux and Freedomain Radio including books, podcasts and other info at: http://www.freedomainradio.com Freedomain Radio Facebook: http://www.fdrurl.com/fb Freedomain Radio Twitter: https://twitter.com/freedomainradio ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0EA26K-JlA

We Need Your Support: http://www.freedomainradio.com/donate MP3: http://www.fdrpodcasts.com/#/3659/making-my-ovaries-scream-call-in-show-april-19th-2017 Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/stefan-molyneux/fdr-3659-making-my-ovaries-scream-call-in-show-april-19th-2017 Question: “I'm a young guy in my twenties and am currently developing a real estate project in South America. It's my first development and has been a hell of a ride thus far but now we're entering a phase of the project where I find myself having to push my limits even more than before. The time has come for a serious marketing and sales push and even though I enjoy it overall, I think I might be getting in my own way. "I'm a mellow, polite, Canadian so the pushy salesman thing doesn't come naturally to me. So far, we've been able to employ a more relaxed and organic approach but it's crunch time and I think I have to grow beyond my comfort zone again. As an experienced entrepreneur, how did you get results in this area without becoming pushy or dishonest? I value my credibility and reputation as an honest and genuine person so I would hate to become "that guy" that's probably just trying to sell you something.” Your support is essential to Freedomain Radio, which is 100% funded by viewers like you. Please support the show by making a one time donation or signing up for a monthly recurring donation at: http://www.freedomainradio.com/donate Get more from Stefan Molyneux and Freedomain Radio including books, podcasts and other info at: http://www.freedomainradio.com Amazon Affiliate Links US: http://www.fdrurl.com/Amazon Canada: http://www.fdrurl.com/AmazonCanada UK: http://www.fdrurl.com/AmazonUK ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVEB6gG6Iqc

Definitely a different kind of interview, but well worth checking out. Freedomain Radio is the largest and most popular philosophy show on the web - http://www.freedomainradio.com ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I14s39WdvGk