I think the other thing that is obvious to me here is that there's a difference between the outcome-based focus versus the process like you had said earlier. The sequence of projects can just get in the way of seeing what the actual underlying point of engaging with your activity is, or if it's not work, it could be parenthood. It's another case where parenthood is an atelic activity. There's no particular endpoint that you're trying to get to where you're like, I have now parenthood.It's a relationship. If I could think of all these as subordinate to that and see what changes that brings, I'd be seeing this relationship in the right kind
This week I was excited to connect with Kieran Setiya about his newest book, Life is Hard: How Philosophy Can Help Us Find Our Way. Kieran teaches philosophy at The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) working mainly in ethics, epistemology, and the philosophy of mind. In addition to his latest book Kieran is the author of Practical Knowledge, Reasons without Rationalism, and Knowing Right From Wrong.
In this conversation we discuss the reality that life can be hard and there is no cure for the human condition: But Kieran believes philosophy can help. In this chat he offers us a map for navigating rough terrain, from personal trauma to injustice along with navigating grief and the overall mission of living with one another. This was truly a great conversation about how the pragmatics of productivity share the common goals of philosophy which is living a good life not only for ourselves but alongside others.
Connect With Kieran:
Website: www.ksetiya.net
Twitter: https://twitter.com/KieranSetiya
Book: Life is Hard: How Philosophy Can Help Us Find Our Way:
https://amzn.to/3XrHS2X
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