"Disgust is a primitive emotion that often leads to irrational and harmful social policies."

"The liberal position on pornography is that consenting adults should be allowed to do what they want in private."

"Fear is a powerful emotion that can undermine democracy and lead to authoritarianism."

"We need to cultivate a 'poetic' imagination, one that can enter into the lives of others and understand their experiences."

"Philosophy should not be a cloistered academic pursuit, but a public activity aimed at improving human lives."