42: Is It Possible to Be Too Good?
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Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-29-2020
Abstract
Is it possible to be too good? Is it possible that thinking about morality could cause clinical levels of emotional and mental distress? On today’s show (hi, it's been a while!), Christiane talks to two philosophers who explore a disorder known as Scrupulosity. People with Scrupulosity are obsessive about morality, checking and re-checking to make sure they haven’t done something wrong. Our guests, Walter Sinnott-Armstrong and Jesse Summers, explore the philosophical implications of these obsessions with moral behavior. Christiane also talks to Dr. Laura Crosskey, who treats patients with Scrupulosity.
Recommended Citation
Wisehart, Christiane, "42: Is It Possible to Be Too Good?" (2020). Examining Ethics Podcast. 51, Scholarly and Creative Work from DePauw University.
https://scholarship.depauw.edu/examining-ethics/51
