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The Importance of Philosophy in Personal Growth and Decision Making
44:43 - 56:36 (11:53)
Philosophy provides the resources needed for personal growth and decision making. It encourages individuals to value truth and care about it more than winning arguments or gaining status, which ultimately leads to a better life.
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The podcast discusses the need to balance stoicism and virtue ethics, as relying entirely on stoicism could lead to indifference and a focus on external goods, which is not ideal for one's happiness.
44:43 - 48:52 (04:08)
Summary
The podcast discusses the need to balance stoicism and virtue ethics, as relying entirely on stoicism could lead to indifference and a focus on external goods, which is not ideal for one's happiness.
ChapterThe Importance of Philosophy in Personal Growth and Decision Making
Episode#419 - Meghan Sullivan & Paul Blaschko - A Philosopher's Guide To The Good Life
PodcastModern Wisdom
The importance of truth seeking and philosophy in decision making is emphasized in elite colleges as they teach students to be more Socratic in their thinking.
48:52 - 53:04 (04:12)
Summary
The importance of truth seeking and philosophy in decision making is emphasized in elite colleges as they teach students to be more Socratic in their thinking. This is especially important when the externalities of your decisions impact humanity at large.
ChapterThe Importance of Philosophy in Personal Growth and Decision Making
Episode#419 - Meghan Sullivan & Paul Blaschko - A Philosopher's Guide To The Good Life
PodcastModern Wisdom
Philosophers have historically served as a "gadfly" to offer critical perspectives on culture and its narratives.
53:04 - 54:36 (01:31)
Summary
Philosophers have historically served as a "gadfly" to offer critical perspectives on culture and its narratives. With technological advancements leading to ethical challenges, philosophers are needed more than ever to guide the development of ethical theories and goals.
ChapterThe Importance of Philosophy in Personal Growth and Decision Making
Episode#419 - Meghan Sullivan & Paul Blaschko - A Philosopher's Guide To The Good Life
PodcastModern Wisdom
The podcast explores how philosophy and other exercises can help individuals become more disposed to stand up for the truth.
54:36 - 56:36 (02:00)
Summary
The podcast explores how philosophy and other exercises can help individuals become more disposed to stand up for the truth.