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The Potential Value of Understanding Philosophy
1:36:06 - 1:45:49 (09:42)
The author discusses the problematic nature of philosophers and how he hopes to make philosophy more accessible to people with his new book, offering real potential value for improving people's lives.
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The podcast host discusses the importance of engaging with basic philosophical ideas and highlights the potential value it can add to one's life.
1:36:06 - 1:39:51 (03:45)
Summary
The podcast host discusses the importance of engaging with basic philosophical ideas and highlights the potential value it can add to one's life. Philosophy has benefits that can improve the quality of life but often the major works can be intimidating reading material.
ChapterThe Potential Value of Understanding Philosophy
Episode#565: Michael Schur, Creator of “The Good Place” — How SNL Trains Writers, His TV University at “The Office,” Lessons from Lorne Michaels, Wisdom from David Foster Wallace, and Exploring Moral Philosophy with “How to Be Perfect”
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The host chooses Jeremy Bentham, the 18th century English philosopher who invented utilitarianism and had a peculiar request before he died- that his body, particularly his head, be preserved and put on display at a university.
1:39:51 - 1:41:32 (01:40)
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The host chooses Jeremy Bentham, the 18th century English philosopher who invented utilitarianism and had a peculiar request before he died- that his body, particularly his head, be preserved and put on display at a university.
ChapterThe Potential Value of Understanding Philosophy
Episode#565: Michael Schur, Creator of “The Good Place” — How SNL Trains Writers, His TV University at “The Office,” Lessons from Lorne Michaels, Wisdom from David Foster Wallace, and Exploring Moral Philosophy with “How to Be Perfect”
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
In this podcast episode, the speaker discusses the philosophy of David Hume and how he was an eccentric philosopher who would have been fun to have a drink with.
1:41:31 - 1:43:30 (01:58)
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In this podcast episode, the speaker discusses the philosophy of David Hume and how he was an eccentric philosopher who would have been fun to have a drink with. They also point out how many philosophers from the past 400 years are now problematic, although Hume's writing is both impenetrable and enjoyable to read.
ChapterThe Potential Value of Understanding Philosophy
Episode#565: Michael Schur, Creator of “The Good Place” — How SNL Trains Writers, His TV University at “The Office,” Lessons from Lorne Michaels, Wisdom from David Foster Wallace, and Exploring Moral Philosophy with “How to Be Perfect”
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The key to being a good person is to be courageous enough to do your job, but not so courageous that you act rashly.
1:43:30 - 1:45:49 (02:18)
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The key to being a good person is to be courageous enough to do your job, but not so courageous that you act rashly. It's important to find the sweet spot where you can be brave and level-headed.