Episode #1: Other Minds, Drew Brees, and the National Anthem

Our society has been rocked since George Floyd was murdered. Emotions are running high, and the topic of racial justice has exploded.  Caught in the early wave of this was Drew Brees and statements he made about not kneeling for the national anthem.  It set off a firestorm.  This event highlights a significant philosophical concept--"other minds."  In evaluating this philosophy, we can gain insight into understanding and empathizing with others who hold different views.  In addition, it explains much about how heated explosions can happen in our modern world.  Most importantly,  it can actually help us to moderate our own negative emotional reactions.Send us Fan MailFollow the Intellectual Freedom Podcast on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581532813468 X : https://x.com/Int_Freedom_podLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/intellectual-freedom-podcast