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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
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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55 minutes
Released:
Aug 2, 2023
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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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This one is a far-ranging open discussion around the topic of the book.
Support the show:
Please leave us a review! Spotify even now let's you do it - see that little star icon - go on, give it a click. Reviews are a great way to help others find the show, and it makes us feel all warm inside.
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Here's the link to our new community whatsapp, where we'll discuss episodes and ask our most engaged listeners what sort of topics/formats they most enjoy.
If you’re a fan of the show, please consider signing up to our Patreon. A small subscription goes a long way towards supporting the show - and it makes us feel all warm inside too.
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Released:
Aug 2, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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