In the first episode of DisAllusioned Podcast, season 2, host Ari Sherwood introduces a new series, The Philosophy Behind Cults. The conversation dives into the philosophy of authority and autonomy, examining what constitutes legitimate authority and how it relates to personal freedom. Ari shares insights from her academic background and personal journey as a cult survivor, discussing the complexities of autonomy, coercion, and emotional influence in decision-making. This episode emphasizes the importance of understanding these dynamics for personal recovery and empowerment.

As season 2 continues, Ari will focus on addressing fundamental philosophical questions; Can a person autonomously join a cult? What makes authority legitimate? How do we define authority and autonomy, and why does this matter? She will further highlight the various philosophical perspectives of authority, autonomy, and moral reasoning.

Subscribe to DisAllusioned Podcast for some compelling and thought provoking interviews with cult survivors who are currently using their voices and autonomy to speak out about the truth of cult dynamics.

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Jeremy Waldron's Law and Disagreement Book:

https://www.amazon.com/Law-Disagreement-Jeremy-Waldron/dp/0199243034

Antonio Damasio's Descartes' Error Book:

https://www.amazon.com/Descartes-Error-Emotion-Reason-Human/dp/014303622X

Cult Survivor Resources:

ISCA:

https://www.icsahome.com/

People Leave Cults:

https://www.peopleleavecults.com/

Cult Recovery 101:

https://cultrecovery101.com/

Lalich Center:

https://www.lalichcenter.org/

Decult:

https://decult.net/

Freedom Train Project:

https://thefreedomtrainproject.org/