Mother Forkin' Morals with Dr. Todd May - Part 4: Deontology - The Good Place (Digital Exclusive)

In the fourth installment of Mother Forkin' Morals, resident philosophy advisor Dr. Todd May talks about Immanuel Kant's theory of deontology and Chidi's (William Jackson Harper) struggle to define his intentions.

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NBC’s The Good Place follows Eleanor Shellstrop, Chidi Anagonye, Tahani Al-Jamil, and Jason Mendoza as they seek redemption in the afterlife, aided by Good Place Architect, Michael, and a human-esque repository for all of the knowledge in the universe, Janet.

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From creator Michael Schur (“Brooklyn Nine-Nine,” “Parks and Recreation” and “Master of None”) comes a unique comedy about what makes a good person. The show follows Eleanor Shellstrop (Kristen Bell, “House of Lies,” “Veronica Mars”), an ordinary woman who enters the afterlife, and thanks to some kind of error, is sent to the Good Place instead of the Bad Place (which is definitely where she belongs). While hiding in plain sight from Good Place Architect Michael (Ted Danson - “Cheers,” “CSI” - in an Emmy Award-nominated performance), she’s determined to shed her old way of living and earn her spot.

Mother Forkin' Morals with Dr. Todd May - Part 4: Deontology - The Good Place (Digital Exclusive)

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[speedyretreat]

This is why everyone loves moral philosophy professors

[vaylonkenadell]

I see Chidi's problem as an _epistemological_ one: he doesn't know _for sure_ what the right thing to do is -- he can't foresee all consequences of his actions -- and this lack of knowledge is what causes his moral paralysis.

[jadon]

These moral lessons are amazing I’m enjoying my favorite show and learning to good at the same time 💥❤️😁

[CarloEspinosa-bp]

I wish this was made 4 years ago when I was taking a Philosophy course in College haha.

[marcelad]

For everyone wondering 1:08 1:17 and 1:59 -this is when he blinks

[FurryEskimo]

So Kant is like, the unabridged version of "treat others as you want to be treated"? A phase I agree with, but which ironically leads people to feel cold and betrayed when others don't treat them with the same level of kindness and generosity that they treated others with..

[musicprincess]

These are extremely enlightening, wow.

[joshuaevans]

We watched the good place in a PHILOSOPHY LESSON IN SCHOOL WE LOVED IT

[RomulusAaron]

Isn't the categorical imperative just a gussied up Golden Rule: treat others as you want to be treated?

[jaylaanpough]

These 4 minutes packed SO MUCH INFORMATION! absolutely love it. clear, concise, articulate. 5 stars. 10/10. gold medal. all of it!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐💯🥇💟❣

[kuziokundera]

Does this guy think that it’s categorically imperative to NOT BLINK?

[graycer]

The Good Place is really helping me get through my college ethics classes right now, not gonna lie

[Valerieee]

i love this show
I Love This Show
I LOVE THIS SHOWWW

[matthewduckworth]

I can't believe how you made this so easy to understand. I have a lot of problems understanding some of the simplest things. I enjoyed listening to your video on this topic.

[laronnesmith]

This show is currently getting me an A in Ethics. Noice.

[haniajimenez]

Why didn't you do more videos like this? I love them!!! More please! More!

[rulbgrt]

the way i learned more over 20 minutes of this than a whole year of philosophy class

[AthenaAGT]

These are so fascinating, I love them

[suntenshi]

I’ve always hated philosophy (sorry, philosophy majors at my school were the worst) but this series makes it really interesting and manageable. And THAT is how Chidi always gets it wrong. Yes! Dr Todd Mays put it perfectly.

[CanonShot]

Never thought The Good Place would help me with Philosophy homework, but my studies brought me here.