Virtue Eudaimonism: Ancient Wisdom for International Relations - Mark LeBar | 2024 Episode 37

In this insightful interview with Professor Mark LeBar, we explore how eudaimonism—a cornerstone of ancient ethics—continues to shape modern philosophical and practical discourse. Covering topics from virtue ethics and moral autonomy to AI ethics and global challenges, this conversation bridges ancient wisdom with contemporary issues, offering fresh perspectives on leadership, responsibility, and societal flourishing. Dive in to discover how eudaimonism remains relevant in navigating today’s ethical complexities.

Mark LeBar is an American philosopher and professor of philosophy at Florida State University. He is known for his works on moral philosophy and is the editor of Social Theory and Practice since 2015.

LeBar’s research interests encompass ethical theory, social and political philosophy, and ancient philosophy.

His notable publications include The Value of Living Well (2013), which integrates ancient Greek eudaimonism with contemporary ethical theory; Equality and Public Policy (2015), co-edited with Antony Davies, David Schmidtz and Fred D. Miller Jr.; and Justice (2018), an edited volume examining the virtue of justice from multidisciplinary perspectives.

Selected Publications:

LeBar, M. (Ed.). (2018). Justice. Oxford University Press.

LeBar, M. (2017). Eudaimonism (N. E. Snow, Ed.; Vol. 1). Oxford University Press. https://doi.org/10.1093/oxfordhb/9780199385195.013.27

LeBar, M., Davies, A., & Schmidtz, D. (Eds.). (2015). Equality and Public Policy. Cambridge University Press.

LeBar, M. (2013). The Value of Living Well. Oxford University Press.

LeBar, M. (2008). Aristotelian constructivism. Social Philosophy and Policy, 25(1), 182–213. https://doi.org/10.1017/S0265052508080072

LeBar, M. (1999). Kant on welfare. Canadian Journal of Philosophy, 29(2), 225–249. https://doi.org/10.1080/00455091.1999.10717512

Throughout his career, LeBar has been recognised for his contributions to philosophy, including receiving an Earhart Foundation Fellowship and serving as a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Fellowship Panelist.

Content: (1) How Eudaimonism Redefines What Is Good for Us in Modern Ethics; (2) Eudaimonism Today: Has It Evolved into a Modern Equivalent?; (3) Practical Rationality vs Rule-Based Ethics: Insights from Eudaimonism; (4) Rules vs Norms: Understanding Their Ethical Distinction; (5) Virtue Ethics vs Moral Relativism: Using Ancient Ideas to Argue Universality; (6) Eudaimonism and Modern Moral Theories: A Cohesive View of Facts and Reasons; (7) Balancing Individual Flourishing with Social Responsibility Through Eudaimonism; (8) Moral Autonomy and Social Obligations: Finding Harmony Through Virtue; (9) Eudaimonism and Emerging Technologies: Addressing AI’s Ethical Challenges; (10) Bridging Polarisation: Virtue Eudaimonism in Political and Ethical Conflicts; (11) Global Environmental Issues: Eudaimonism and Collective Responsibility; (12) Cultural Diversity and Globalisation: Evolving Eudaimonism for Modern Challenges; and (13) Philosophy Meets International Relations: Interdisciplinary Opportunities.

Official Website:

https://irthinker.com/

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