The Ethics of Desire | Ep 04 - Group discussion

<p><strong>SUMMARY OF THE EPISODE </strong></p><br /><p>In this episode, Carlos Santos is joined by Tristen and Santi to have a discussion on the ideas presented in episode 3: "Why we question our desires". </p><br /><p>This conversation explores the complexities of human desires, focusing on the distinction between first-order and second-order desires. The participants discuss moral agency, the nature of desires, and how cultural and spiritual traditions influence our understanding of morality. They delve into the challenges of navigating conflicting desires and the importance of moral standards across different societies. </p><br /><p>The conversation concludes with reflections on the need for personal transformation and the role of spiritual practices in overcoming base desires.</p><p> </p><br /><p><strong>COMPANION GUIDE</strong></p><br /><p><a href=" https://carlossantosaguirre.com/companion-guide-subscription " target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer"> https://carlossantosaguirre.com/companion-guide-subscription</a></p><br /><p><strong> </strong></p><br /><p><strong>TIMESTAMPS</strong></p><br /><p><strong> </strong></p><p>00:00 Recap of episode 3</p><p>04:28 Moral agency across time and culture as a constant</p><p>14:46 Cultural perspectives on Morality</p><p>20:49 The struggle with second-order desires</p><p>24:10 Ancient Traditions vs. Modernity</p><p>30:44 The Role of Destruction in Renewal</p><p>34:42 Rites of Passage and Meaning in Life</p><p>38:25 Ethics of Desire and Human Flourishing</p><p><strong> </strong></p><br /><p><strong> SOCIAL MEDIA AND WEBSITE </strong></p><br /><p> </p><p>Linktree: <a href="https://linktr.ee/carlossantosaguirre" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://linktr.ee/carlossantosaguirre</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_carlosantos_/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.instagram.com/_carlosantos_/</a></p><p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/carloslsantoslaguirre/" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.facebook.com/carloslsantoslaguirre/</a></p><p>VideoPodcast: <a href="https://youtube.com/@carlossantosEN?sub_confirmation=1" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://youtube.com/@carlossantosEN?sub_confirmation=1</a> </p><p>SpanishYouTube Channel (exclusive context – speaking engagements in Hispanic circles):<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@carlossantosES?sub_confirmation=1" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.youtube.com/@carlossantosES?sub_confirmation=1</a> </p><p>Website(subscribe to the newsletter to get updated on special news): <a href="http://www.carlossantosaguirre.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">www.carlossantosaguirre.com</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><br /><p><strong>GET MYBOOK</strong> (Academic)</p><br /><p> </p><p>Amor y Resentimiento: Una respuesta a los ataques deNietzsche contra el cristianismo (Spanish Edition) - Available on Amazon in Kindle and Paperback:</p><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Carlos-Santos-Aguirre/dp/B0BMSKNDJ7/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=&amp;sr=" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Carlos-Santos-Aguirre/dp/B0BMSKNDJ7/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=&amp;sr=</a></p><p> </p><br /><p><strong>COLLABORATION/SPONSORSHIPINQUIRIES</strong></p><br /><p> </p><p><a href="mailto:info@carlossantosaguirre.com" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">info@carlossantosaguirre.com</a></p><p> </p><br /><p><strong>SUPPORT CARLOS TO NOT BE A POOR PHILOSOPHER</strong></p><br /><p> </p><p>PayPal: <a href="https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=VDTRM5VLC87VC" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=VDTRM5VLC87VC</a></p><p>Donation witha debit card: <a href="https://carlossantosaguirre.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=6391bde9ea3d301c457ecd09" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">http