In this episode, I introduce the theory of ethical criticism through some of my favorite contemporary thinkers in Wayne Booth and Martha Nussbaum. I then get at the heart of the major reveal that ends the first book of Morrison's Beloved, addressing the ability--or inability--to pass ethical judgment on the moment through any of the standard meta-ethical approaches.&nbsp;
 
Resources
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 <li><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1L9-xj1WboNNafwI-Gi_MxJe46EEYug03/view?usp=sharing">Virtue Ethics, 'Cheat Sheet'</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1I-UKlOR8HkV5m_Kt0FXBCDtiWUzgZkkV/view?usp=sharing">Ethical Systems, 'Cheat Sheet'</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Da7gnBY9K9LYGblsNY7G91j7ZQbSh9f5/view?usp=sharing">Cabrera, formal paper, "Author as Friend: a Defense of Intentionalism in the Ethical Criticism of Literature"</a></li>
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Series 01, Episode 05: Idiots and Machines

Philosophy is behind the motivations of the great writers, novelists, artists, and producers--though listeners (and even some of the artists themselves) may not even know it! Follow Stacy Cabrera--educator and philosopher--as she takes you through some of her favorite works of art to discuss the ways in which continental philosophy infuses the literary and performance world. As always, its in the details.

Series 02, Episode 04: Poetic Justice in an Unjust World