This lecture discusses key ideas from the 18th century philosopher Immanuel Kant's work of ethics, The Groundwork for the Metaphysics of Morals.

Specifically it examines his discussion of the distinction between three modes of presenting what he terms the "principle of morality" - one focused upon universality of the maxim of one's will, one on treating human beings as ends not just as means, and another focused upon a possible kingdom of ends. 

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Immanuel Kant, Groundwork - Three Modes Of The Principle Of Morality - Sadler's Lectures

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Every beginning, must be 'built from the ground'

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Groundwork

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Off-kilter house producer Goose Down (Micah Smith) returns with a refreshing nine-song album 'Material Needs.' This follows his well-received 2023 EP 'Neatfreaks' which garnered support from BBC radio, NTS and niche corners of the global DJ community.

'Material Needs' revives bits of the lowlit soul-psychedelia from 'Neatfreaks' and the jazzy, vapory palette from his 'Mind Rinse' release. It contains a variety of expansive, groove-oriented jams influenced by old-school house and RnB.

The album kicks off with the upbeat 'Groundwork' followed by the smooth, yet wonky 'Love Is', a french touch-inspired sample chop gliding above a dusty rhythm. The mood thickens with the understated spell cast by 'Innergy' and 'See it All' both providing a steady backbeat under meditative vocal grooves. A more urgent tone is struck with the temperamental 'Think Tank' and the album ends with the warm, organic nourishment of 'Material Needs'

The surreal sounds will please dance floors and headphone-dwellers alike. Micah Smith showcases his usual affinity for detail and ear candy while keeping grooves simple and effective.

'Material Needs' will be released digitally on January 14th, 2025 by Los Angeles label Spatial Touch. It was produced, mixed, and mastered by Micah in his studio. Pre-order at spatialtouch.com.

Tracklist: 

1. Groundwork
2. Love Is
3. Backseat
4. Innergy
5. Think Tank
6. Garden Interface
7. See It All
8. Subtropic
9. Material Needs

PREMIERE: Goose Down - Groundwork [Spatial Touch]

Dan welcomes the new GroundWork Radio monthly series with an hour of his favourite tunes!

Tracklist
1. Set You Free - Maur feat. Faber [0:13 - 06:13] 
2. Benediction (Nic Fanciulli Remix) - Hot Natured [06:13 - 11:58] 
3. Good 4 U - Luuk Van Dijk, Kolter [11:58 - 17:49] 
4. House Anthem - Clüb De Combat [17:49 - 24:11] 
5. ID - Dan Ojeda [24:11 - 29:05] 
6. Innerbloom (RUMPUS Edit) - Rufus Du Sol [29:04 - 33:43} 
7. Where Ya Been (Baby) - Josh Havaal [33:43 - 37:56] 
8. Rewind - DJ Susan [37:56 - 41:31] 
9. Don’t Stop Rock (OFFAIAH Remix) - Harry Romero [41:31 - 45:16] 
10. Freak - Dames House, Marchisio [45:16 - 50:30] 
11. Won’t Be Possible - Tiesto, Odd Mob, Goodboys [50:30 - 52:59] 
12. back2u - Gudfella, Disco Lines [52:59 - 56:11] 
13. ID - Dan Ojeda [56:11 - 1:01:45] 
14. Call On Me - Eric Prydz [1:01:45 - 1:08:10]


Dan Ojeda Presents GroundWork Radio - Episode 1 (June 2025)

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