
Episode 215: Brave New World: PEL Live 10th Anniversary Show
The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast
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Truth vs. Happiness: A Philosophical Dilemma
This chapter explores the philosophical conflict between the pursuit of truth and the pursuit of happiness, through the experiences of an intellectual grappling with the responsibilities of knowledge. It examines the burdens of benevolence, censorship, and the moral dilemmas faced by those in power within a controlled society. The narrative highlights the tension between individual ideals and societal stability, questioning the ethics of knowledge suppression and its impact on different castes within that society.
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