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Mentioned in 24 episodes

The Pursuit of Happiness

How Classical Writers on Virtue Inspired the Lives of the Founders and Defined America
Book • 2024

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Mentioned in 24 episodes

Recommended by Jeffrey Rosen as a fantastic exploration into the minds of the founding fathers.
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Books, Routines, and Habits: The Founders’ Guide to Self-Improvement
Mentioned by Skye Jethani in relation to the founders' understanding of the pursuit of happiness.
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French Friday: A Unified Theory of Trump
Mentioned by Ali as a book that explores the profound happiness in pursuing meaningful goals.
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The Motivation to Grind
Mentioned by Ryan Holiday as a book about the philosophical influences on the American founders.
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Lowercase stoicism Vs. Uppercase Stoicism | Angela Duckworth
Mentioned by Naima Reza as the author of the book during the introduction of the debaters.
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The Pursuit of Happiness: Virtue or Pleasure?
Recommended by Sarah Isger to illustrate the importance of focusing on accomplishments rather than activities.
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Reality or reality TV?
Mentioned by Sarah Isgur when discussing the meaning of happiness according to classical writers.
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The Hallway Interviews
Mentioned by Ryan Holiday in the context of classical education and its influence on the Founding Fathers.
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What Is It For If Not This? | Ask Daily Stoic
Mentioned by Chris Guillebeau as a book he wrote, focusing on quests and emotional awareness of mortality.
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On “Time Anxiety:” Feeling Like Falling Behind in Your Own Life | Chris Guillebeau
Mentioned by Ryan Holiday as a book exploring the influence of Stoicism on the American Founding Fathers.
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How The Greats Pursue Happiness | Jeffrey Rosen
Mentioned by Ryan Holiday as a book discussing the intersection of Stoic philosophy and the American founding.
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Ken Burns on Bringing History’s Greatest Stories Back to Life (And Why Doing So Matters)
Mentioned by Ken Coleman as a fascinating read about the founding fathers of America and the pursuit of happiness.
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Harvard Professor Reveals the Keys to Finding Happiness
Recommended by Mona Charen as a brilliant book offering new insights into the Founding Fathers.
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Is the Press Preemptively Caving to Trump?
Mentioned by Ryan Holiday as an episode discussing the influence of Stoicism on the founders.
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This Is What Freedom Requires | Ask DS
Mentioned by Susan Glasser as the author of "The Pursuit of Happiness: How Classical Writers on Virtue Inspired the Lives of the Founders and Defined America."
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America’s Founders Feared a Caesar. Has One Arrived?
Mentioned by Jeffrey Rosen as a book about the pursuit of happiness and how classical writers on virtue inspired the lives of the founders.
The Legacy of John Adams

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