Rationally Speaking #148 - David Kyle Johnson on "The Myths that Stole Christmas" - podcast episode cover

Rationally Speaking #148 - David Kyle Johnson on "The Myths that Stole Christmas"

Nov 29, 201546 minTranscript available on Metacast
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Episode description

We're all familiar with Santa Claus -- but how much do you *really* know about that jolly old elf? In this episode, Julia interviews philosophy professor David Kyle Johnson, the author of "The Myths that Stole Christmas." Kyle explains the little-known, and somewhat sinister, origin story of Santa Claus -- and then Kyle and Julia debate whether it's ethical to lie to your children about the reality of Santa Claus (and possible alternatives to explore).