Philosophy

Lecture 2. Egoism, Altruism, Predation In lecture two, we study three distinct moral frameworks—egoism, altruism, and predation. We examine how each type manifests across various domains of life, including business, sports, sexuality, and gift-giving, analyzing each approach through the dimensions of intent, action, and consequences. Dr. Hicks concludes by highlighting how entrepreneurial traits align with […]

introducing my eight-lecture Modern Philosophy course. What makes modern philosophy revolutionary? How does Francis Bacon propose a forward-looking philosophy of discovery? Other philosophers covered in the course include Descartes, Locke, Voltaire, Rousseau, Hume, Kant, Hegel, Marx, Mill, and Nietzsche. The full course can be accessed here, along with my other courses, Postmodern Philosophy, The Philosophy

Perhaps you’ve seen this silly quotation: “Modern man is in a terrible predicament. He is helplessly enamored with the beauty of what the old world built, yet despises the beliefs that inspired them to build it.” It’s usually acribed to author Jeremy Tate and paired with an image of a wonderful old building. Here are

My article on the meaning of work—contrasting those who love their work with those who hate it—and asking why that contrast has persisted across millennia. “Why Work? Our Ages-Old, Always-New Question” Published as part of a symposium on Mike Rowe of “Dirty Jobs.” At the Reason Papers site. Related: “What Business Ethics Can Learn from

Lecture 1. Business Revolution In our introductory lecture, Dr. Hicks examines the revolutionary transformation of business over the past 200–300 years, highlighting dramatic gains in life expectancy, wealth, and technology. We explore how entrepreneurship, science, religion, and culture drove economic growth, while discussing personal values and responsibility in a diverse global marketplace. About the Course