The One You Feed cover image

Massimo Pigliucci on How to Live a Happy Life

The One You Feed

00:00

Navigating Desire and Judgement in Stoicism

This chapter explores the Stoic concepts of desire and aversion, emphasizing their relationship to the dichotomy of control and the importance of conscious values. It critiques societal views on wealth and fame, arguing that true worth is determined by character and judgment, rather than external possessions. The discussion also underscores the necessity of transforming instinctual desires into virtuous actions through rational decision-making and disciplined practice.

Transcript
Play full episode

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
App store bannerPlay store banner
Get the app