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224 – Aaron James, PhD: Surfing with Sartre

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Today’s episode is with Dr. Aaron James. A Harvard PhD, professor and chair of philosophy at UC Irvine, James is a lifelong surfer and the author of the new book “Surfing With Sartre: An Aquatic Inquiry Into A Life of Meaning”. The book examines our current era of leisure, the value of centering one’s … Continue reading "224 – Aaron James, PhD: Surfing with Sartre"
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