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Life is hard, but can philosophy help deal with our suffering and the meaning of life? A discussion of Kieran Setiya's book

Life is hard, but can philosophy help deal with our suffering and the meaning of life? A discussion of Kieran Setiya's book

FromThe Morality of Everyday Things: An Everyday Philosophy Podcast


Life is hard, but can philosophy help deal with our suffering and the meaning of life? A discussion of Kieran Setiya's book

FromThe Morality of Everyday Things: An Everyday Philosophy Podcast

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Length:
55 minutes
Released:
Aug 2, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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In this episode, we discuss Kieran Setiya's book "life is hard" and discuss the place of philosophy in our everyday lives. Can philosophy be a guide to a life well lived, and actually educate us to live through suffering effectively?
This one is a far-ranging open discussion around the topic of the book.
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Released:
Aug 2, 2023
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Podcast episode

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