In the first day of class, I tell my students this responsibility to answer this question is both inalienably yours. There's no getting out of it. You could try to like give the responsibility for answering it to someone else. But even in doing that, you are exercising your responsibility and handing it off to somebody else. We're never going to be experts, but we can take seriously as amateurs as people seeking to grow in wisdom. And so the course, and I hope the book, are these offers of help from the Buddha, from Confucius, from the Muslim tradition, from philosophers across the ages.
Dive into the profound exploration of life's most pressing questions with Matthew Croasmun, Yale lecturer and co-author of the instant New York Times bestseller, Life Worth Living: A Guide to What Matters Most. In this episode, we dissect:
• What really matters most in life?
• How can we discern what's worth wanting?
• How to develop the wisdom to navigate life's challenges?
We unravel Matthew's philosophy of living a life of love, alongside his provocative take on his life-transforming Yale course that 'just might ruin your life'. From dissecting fleeting pleasures to understanding profound purpose, this episode holds the key to unlocking a life that is truly worth living. Get ready for a journey of self-discovery and reflection!
Perfect for those on the quest to live a richer, more meaningful life, don't miss this deep dive into understanding what makes a life flourish beyond superficial gains. Tune in!
You can find Matthew at: Website | Life Worth Living | Episode Transcript
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