#26 - Your Choices Define Who You Truly Are | Joseph B. Barbosa

In this episode, we dive into the fundamentals of ethics and morality, exploring how ancient philosophies like Aristotle’s virtue ethics, Kant’s deontology, and utilitarianism shape our modern decisions. We talk about ethical dilemmas, confront tough questions about intentions and consequences, and offer practical insights on developing personal ethics. Thank you for listening.    SHOW LINKS: Support the Show   Watch on YouTube Listen on Apple Podcast Listen on Spotify   Follow on X Follow on Instagram Follow on LinkedIn   JOSEPH B. BARBOSA LINKS: Joseph B. Barbosa's Instagram   OUTLINE: 00:00 Introduction 02:21 Exploring Ethics and Morality 05:42 Aristotle, Beauty, and the Pyramid of Ethics 11:06 Ethics as an Upward Aim 16:35 Aristotle & Virtue Ethics 20:48 Vices, Virtues, and the Concept of Sin 25:58 Deontology: Rules and Human Dignity 29:54 Utilitarianism & the Trolley Problem 35:57 Can You Justify Sacrificing One for Many? 40:58 The Paralysis of Decision-Making 48:18 Good Intentions and Ethical Decisions 56:52 Pursuing Truth and Shared Responsibility 01:08:49 Meaning, Purpose, and Telos 01:14:39 How to Develop Personal Ethics 01:19:43 How to Know if You Truly Believe Your Ethics 01:27:05 Law vs. Morality: What if the Law is Wrong? 01:34:24 Can You Change Your Intention? 01:39:00 Is Every Action Ultimately Self-Serving? 01:49:38 Negotiation as Ethical Collaboration 02:01:22 Is it Ever Ethical to Lie? 02:09:28 Bringing Ethics into Daily Life 02:15:40 Final Thoughts & Outro   CONTACT LINKS: Click here to come on the podcast, share feedback, ask a question, or reach out for any other reason.