i'm not sure all our listeners will find it a riveting life change. We encourage anyone who wants to escape work, is one small aspect of it,. When you don't have amazon prime, it really changes a lot. And i want to say genera, we've established here for most listeners that you're probably not the representative american. You're probably litl bit unusual. Many people would find it difficult. Even in a poor country, you have a child because it's part of being a humana. Not evey is able to have a child. To me, that's what flourishing is. I read great poetry, listen to great music that breaks your heart
Philosopher Jennifer Frey of the University of South Carolina talks about the state of the university in American education. Frey urges a stronger focus on virtue and human flourishing and a reduced focus on career preparation. Roberts, despite his sympathy with the examined life, challenges the virtue of philosophical enquiry. At the end of the conversation, both guest and host defend philosophy.