Tricycle Talks What Makes a Good Life with Seth Segall
Feb 14, 2024
In this conversation, Seth Segall, a Zen priest and psychologist, shares insights from his book on ethics and human flourishing. He explores the virtues of different traditions, highlighting how compassion and courage enhance our lives. Segall discusses the significance of everyday courage and the collective responsibility of ethics, critiquing individualism's impact on society. He emphasizes the transformative power of acceptance in the face of loss, illustrating how wisdom and self-restraint contribute to personal growth.
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Human Flourishing
- Flourishing is living a fulfilling, psychologically rich, and meaningful life.
- It involves attuning to ethical and aesthetic possibilities in each moment.
Virtue Ethics
- Virtue ethics emphasizes cultivating virtues and wisdom to reach an ideal state of being.
- It's a lifelong process of growth, not a destination.
Understanding Virtue
- Virtue is not about being stuffy or self-righteous, but skillful living.
- It's about developing excellences that contribute to a flourishing life.