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Stoa Conversations: Stoicism Applied
Marcus Hedahl on Stoic Happiness (Episode 44)
May 19, 2023
Philosophy professor Marcus Hedahl joins the podcast to discuss happiness, the meaning of life, reframing stoic harm, the stoic view of death, and the importance of not judging others in stoicism.
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- Ancient conceptions of happiness, like Aristotle's eudaimonia, emphasize a more robust understanding of happiness as a flourishing and fulfilling life, involving rationality, lifelong fulfillment, and objective excellence.
- In the search for happiness and a life well-lived, finding meaning and significance by framing events and experiences in a way that aligns with our beliefs and values is crucial. This reframing allows us to reinterpret our suffering or challenges and find significance in our lives.
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The Nature of Happiness
Happiness, according to Professor Marcus Hidal, goes beyond a simple feel-good feeling. He explains that ancient conceptions of happiness, like Aristotle's eudaimonia, emphasize a more robust understanding of happiness as a flourishing and fulfilling life. These conceptions involve rationality, lifelong fulfillment, and objective excellence. The Stoics, who also provide a valuable perspective on happiness, see it as a momentary, yet transcendent joy and a joyful acceptance of the world as it is. Professor Hidal highlights that even if happiness is understood subjectively, we can still be mistaken about what truly makes us happy, and it often goes beyond surface-level pleasant feelings.
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