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The Journey to Human Flourishing: Insights from Thomistic Philosophy I Professor Adam Eitel

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Human Flourishing and the Highest Activity: Contemplation

This chapter of the podcast explores the concept of human flourishing and argues that the highest activity for humans is contemplation, specifically the contemplation of God as the first cause. The speaker discusses the unique characteristics of human beings, including their insatiable curiosity, inclination towards sociality and culture, and distinct form of rationality. They also emphasize the importance of aligning desires with reason and engaging in activities that fulfill our nature as rational creatures.

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