Perennial Wisdom

In this episode, I speak to Benjamin Lipscomb the author of the new book The Women are Up to Something: How Elizabeth Anscombe, Philippa Foot, Mary Midgley, and Iris Murdoch Revolutionized Ethics. Benjamin is a professor of philosophy, specializes in contemporary ethical theory, the history of philosophy (particularly the history of ethics), legal interpretation, town planning, and Christian worship. His overarching concern, across all these areas, is with issues of character formation. In the conversation, Benjamin and I discuss:His path to philosophyHow we think with othersThe meaning of ethics How four philosophers revolutionized ethicsWisdom for everyday life and much moreConnect with Benjamin Lipscomb:Homepage: houghton.edu/staff-members/benjamin-lipscomb/Follow In Search of Wisdom:Twitter: twitter.com/searchofwisdomInstagram: instagram.com/searchofwisdompodcastSign-up for The PATH our free newsletter (short reflections on wisdom). Get full access to Perennial Meditations at perennial.substack.com/subscribe

Show Notes

In this episode, I speak to Benjamin Lipscomb the author of the new book The Women are Up to Something: How Elizabeth Anscombe, Philippa Foot, Mary Midgley, and Iris Murdoch Revolutionized Ethics. Benjamin is a professor of philosophy, specializes in contemporary ethical theory, the history of philosophy (particularly the history of ethics), legal interpretation, town planning, and Christian worship. His overarching concern, across all these areas, is with issues of character formation.
 In the conversation, Benjamin and I discuss:
  • His path to philosophy
  • How we think with others
  • The meaning of ethics 
  • How four philosophers revolutionized ethics
  • Wisdom for everyday life and much more

 Connect with Benjamin Lipscomb:
Homepage: houghton.edu/staff-members/benjamin-lipscomb/

 Follow In Search of Wisdom:
Get full access to Perennial Meditations at perennial.substack.com/subscribe

What is Perennial Wisdom?

Perennial Wisdom is a podcast for seekers and curious minds. Each episode seeks to uncover universal truths and enduring ideas from philosophical and spiritual traditions. Learn more at perennial.substack.com.