
← Philosophy in Real Life21 nov 2025 · 19 min
The Ethics of Desire | Ep 01 - What is desire, really?
<p><strong>SUMMARY OF THE EPISODE </strong></p><br /><p>In this episode, Carlos Santos explores the concept of desire, its implications on human perception, and its role in motivating actions.</p><br /><p>He discusses how desire shapes our reality, revealing what we perceive as valuable and how it can lead to both fulfillment and conflict.</p><br /><p>The conversation delves into the subjective nature of desires and the philosophical inquiry into their moral implications, questioning why we evaluate our desires and the criteria we use for such judgments.</p><br /><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 The Nature of Desire</p><p>07:18 Implication 1: it makes us act in the world</p><p>09:30 Implication 2: it shapes how the world reveals itself</p><p>15:22 The subjectivity of our desires</p><p>17:27 Connection with the next episode's topic</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&qid=&sr=" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer">https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Carlos-Santos-Aguirre/dp/B0BMSKNDJ7/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&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">https://carlossantosaguirre.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=6391bde9ea3d301c457ecd09</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><br /><p>#desire #ethics #morality #meaning #conflict #philosophy#podcast</p><p><br /></p>