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Ancient Secrets to Modern Happiness | Tamar Gendler

Dec 4, 2023
Tamar Gendler, Dean at Yale and a distinguished professor, dives into ancient Greek philosophy's relevance in modern life. She explores the tension between our animal instincts and intellectual aspirations. Gendler discusses how concepts like virtue and morality intertwine with happiness, drawing parallels to Buddhism. She shares insights on navigating life's complexities and the quest for meaningful connections, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness and practical wisdom for personal growth.
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Quick takeaways

  • Recognize the limits of self-knowledge and practice humility for personal growth.
  • Develop context-specific habits aligned with virtues to promote moral actions.

Deep dives

Observation of Socrates

Socrates observed that we are fundamentally unknown to, and unknowable by ourselves. He emphasized the importance of recognizing the limits of self-knowledge and the need for humility.

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