ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Mario De Caro is Professor of Moral Philosophy at Università Rome Tre. Since the year 2000, he has also been teaching at Tufts University, where he is regularly a Visiting Professor. He received his first degree and his PhD in Philosophy at University of Rome "La Sapienza". He spent two years at MIT as a Visiting Graduate Student and one at Harvard University as a Fulbright Fellow.He is Associate editor of the Journal of the American Philosophical Association (Cambridge UP), and Ancient Philosophy Today (Edinburgh UP) and member of the editorial and scientific boards of several international journals.Michael Liebowitz is the host of The Michael Liebowitz Show, a lay philosopher, author, and political activist committed to the principles of reason, individualism, and rational self-interest. Deeply influenced by the philosophy of Ayn Rand, Michael uses his platform to challenge cultural dogma, expose moral contradictions, and defend the values that make human flourishing possible.His journey from a 25-year prison sentence to becoming a respected voice in the libertarian and Objectivist communities is a testament to the transformative power of philosophy. Today, Michael speaks, writes, and debates passionately in defense of individual rights and intellectual clarity.He is the co-author of two compelling books that examine the failures of the correctional system and the redemptive power of moral conviction:Down the Rabbit Hole: How the Culture of Corrections Encourages Crimehttps://www.amazon.com/Down-Rabbit-Ho....View from a Cage: My Transformation from Convict to Crusader for Libertyhttps://books2read.com/u/4jN6xj#philosophy #ideas #freewill
