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Opening Arguments

OA121: A Theory of Justice and the Social Contract (w/guest Aaron Rabi of Embrace the Void)

Opening Arguments

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4.33.7K Ratings

🗓️ 14 November 2017

⏱️ 82 minutes

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Summary

Today's episode takes a deep dive into social contract theory, and in particular, one of the most influential works of modern philosophy, John Rawls's A Theory of Justice, with guest philosopher Aaron Rabi, host of the terrific podcast Embrace The Void. After the discussion, we end with the answer to Thomas Takes the Bar Exam Question #49.  Don't forget to following our Twitter feed (@Openargs) and like our Facebook Page so that you too can play along with #TTTBE! Recent Appearances None!  Have us on your show! Show Notes & Links
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0:00.0

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0:05.6

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0:09.0

Is that why you hit your wife with drawn?

0:13.8

Is that why you drink and pop pills with drawn?

0:16.6

Are you a virgin with drawn?

0:18.6

I'm not guilty.

0:25.6

That's not what the other lawyer said.

0:33.6

Actually, I was going to stay in my office tonight and work on my law blog.

0:43.6

Of course, the Bob La Blah La Blah La Blah.

0:46.6

Wow, you, sir, are a mouthful.

0:53.6

The jury is instructed to disregard its own testimony.

0:57.6

Your honor, the prosecution rest.

1:03.6

Welcome to opening arguments, the podcast that pairs an inquisitive interviewer with the real-life lawyer.

1:08.6

This podcast is sponsored by the law offices of P. Andrew Torres, LLC for entertainment purposes,

1:13.6

is not intended as legal advice and does not form an attorney-client relationship.

1:17.6

Don't take legal advice from a podcast.

1:20.6

Hello and welcome to opening arguments.

1:28.6

This is episode 121, another good number.

1:31.6

I like that one.

1:32.6

We'll pal and draw a number.

1:34.6

I'm Thomas Smith out over there as Andrew Torres.

1:36.6

How are you doing, Andrew?

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