The Myth of the Neutral Human with Leah Libresco Sargeant
Summary
Host Elizabeth Oldfield interviews Leah Libresco, author of *The Dignity of Dependence*, on her journey from atheistic stoicism to Catholicism. They discuss her shift from deontological ethics to virtue ethics, the role of debate in seeking truth, and her feminist views on gender asymmetries. Libresco also shares personal experiences with miscarriage and how they shaped her understanding of justice for women.
Topics discussed
Introduction to Leah Libresco and her book Other Feminisms
Leah's intellectual journey from Stoicism to Virtue Ethics
Childhood influences, debate culture, and moral philosophy
The shift from atheism to Christianity and objective morality
Reconciling feminism with Catholicism and biological differences
The Dignity of Dependence and alienation from the female body
Critique of individualism and the need for family policy
Conclusion: Christian charity, debate styles, and final thoughts
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