Episode 1: What is "Reasonable?" An introductory podcast on "Reasonablism," a full-featured, equitable ideology that cherishes all living things, emphasizes human rights, education, spirituality, and sociability. 1. Briefly introduce the concept of Reasonablism as a new, practical ideology for living well. State the podcast's aim: to explore the principles of this ideology and how they can help individuals and societies to flourish. 2. Introduce the idea of what is reasonable and the definition of "reason." 3. Discuss the difference between rationality, irrationality and reasonableness. Emphasize that Reasonablism is focused on reasonableness as a guide, which is taking into consideration all available and relevant information. 4. Introduce the concept of "judgment-sensitive attitudes" and how they relate to being reasonable. 5. Briefly introduce how we make reasonable judgements by considering evidence and arguments. 6. Explain how reason functions in practical thinking and how this is a central element to Reasonabilism while also acknowledging the limitations of this approach. 7. Connect the concepts of reasons and reasonableness to acting and living ethically. Episode 2: "Values and Well-Being in Reasonablism" 1. Define "value" as understood in the context of Reasonablism, something that is worth striving for and the reasons why. 2. Explain how to recognize different things as being valuable. 3. Discuss the limitations of a purely "teleological" approach to value, that is, seeing value as a good that needs to be brought about. 4. Emphasize that Reasonablism prioritizes the value of human life and acting according to principles that others could not reasonably reject. 5. Debunk the idea that well-being is a singular, all-encompassing concept. 6. Discuss the idea that the concept of well-being is less useful when it comes to thinking about one's own life 7. Explain how the notion of well-being is used for third-person and moral considerations rather than first-person thinking. 8. Discuss the difference between using abstract notions of well-being vs more concrete factors that contribute to it. 9. Introduce how the idea of "informed desires" plays into this. Episode 3: Reasonablism and "What We Owe to Each Other" 1. Introduce the core moral principle of Reasonablism: The idea that morality is primarily concerned with "what we owe to each other". 2. Explain the importance of "justifiability" in ethical frameworks, and that actions are wrong if they cannot be justified to others. 3. Define what "reasonable rejection" means within Reasonablism, and that it’s based on the idea that we should find principles that no one could reasonably reject. 4. Contrast this view with other ethical theories that rely on maximizing some goal, such as utility. 5. Discuss how this principle promotes impartiality and consideration of others. 6. Explain the importance of considering a variety of standpoints when developing principles. 7. Discuss how Reasonablism supports the idea that our moral considerations should be universal and applicable to all people in all places.] 8. Briefly explore the importance of consistency and coherence in a person's moral beliefs. Episode 4: Human Rights, Sociability, and the Flourishing of All Living Things 1. Explain how Reasonablism naturally leads to the cherishing of all living things and is not limited to humans. 2. Discuss the importance of "moral equality," and that the life of everyone matters equally 3. Connect the principles of Reasonablism to promoting human rights, and the idea that people should not be made to live in intolerable conditions. 4. Explain how empathy and the ability to understand and appreciate others' perspectives are central to creating a sociable and equitable society. 5. Present ideas on how Reasonablism can be used as a tool to bridge social, cultural and political divides and reduce prejudice and bigotry. 6. Discuss how acting justly and fairly, through the lens of Reasonablism, leads to individual and societal flourishing. 7. Explore how concepts of shared fate and humanity can bring people closer together. Episode 5: Living Reasonably: Applying Reasonablism in Everyday Life 1. Offer concrete examples of how Reasonablism can be applied to daily decisions. 2. Emphasize the importance of self-awareness and choosing principles to live by instead of being "lived". 3. Explain how the adversarial method and the process of testing ideas through critical thinking helps to refine our own perspectives. 4. Discuss the need to continually re-evaluate our values and beliefs. 5. Encourage listeners to engage in thoughtful conversations to refine Reasonablism by working with others. 6. Address the need to be able to justify our actions to others, and to have our actions be in line with our moral code. Episode 6: Challenges, Criticisms and Future Directions 1. Address potential criticisms of Reasonablism, for example, whether it is realistic to assume people will act reasonably. 2. Explore the question of whether there might be a need for a more robust theory of value. 3. Discuss the need for further development of the core principles and their practical applications. 4. Emphasize the idea that Reasonablism is an ongoing discussion and invites diverse perspectives. 5. Reiterate the goals of the podcast and the potential benefits of adopting Reasonablism. 6. Encourage listeners to continue exploring the ideas and to help build and evolve Reasonablism.