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Jennifer Frey on Education, Philosophy, and the University

Nov 1, 2021

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Grief Is Art Human Experience

03:43

I Care Because I Care About Human Frustration

03:40

What Is Your Choice?

05:03

Introduction

5min

Happiness Is Linked to Virtues

2min

I'm a Virtuous Person. I'll Leave Me Alone

2min

I Care Because I Care About Human Frustration

4min

The Experienced Machine of Nosi

4min

I Don't Want My Children to Be Happy

4min

Grief Is Art Human Experience

4min

Are You a Religious Jew?

5min

Is It Charity or Altruism?

2min

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What Is Your Choice?

5min

11.

The Examined Life Is Not Worth Living

5min

12.

The Questio, Absolutely Have Value

2min

13.

I Think the Difference Require Ot a Higher Education

6min

14.

The University of South Carolina Can Only Do So Much

2min

15.

You Know, Knowledge for Its Own Sake

5min

16.

I'm Not Sure I'll Find It a Riveting Life Change

5min

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Higher Education

1min

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The Search for Truth

4min

Philosopher Jennifer Frey of the University of South Carolina talks about the state of the university in American education. Frey urges a stronger focus on virtue and human flourishing and a reduced focus on career preparation. Roberts, despite his sympathy with the examined life, challenges the virtue of philosophical enquiry. At the end of the conversation, both guest and host defend philosophy.