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Happiness Lessons of The Ancients: Plato
Happiness Lessons of The Ancients: Plato
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Length:
27 minutes
Released:
Sep 21, 2020
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Podcast episode
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Plato likened us all to charioteers trying to control two wayward horses. The steeds represent the competing wants and desires that constantly pull us off course and away from a happier life.
Yale professor Tamar Gendler joins Dr Laurie Santos to examine how the ancient Greek philosopher didn't only diagnose the internal tensions we all face, but also offered a cure. The horses can be made to pull in the direction you command... but each must be coaxed in the right way.
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Yale professor Tamar Gendler joins Dr Laurie Santos to examine how the ancient Greek philosopher didn't only diagnose the internal tensions we all face, but also offered a cure. The horses can be made to pull in the direction you command... but each must be coaxed in the right way.
Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
Released:
Sep 21, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
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