The Art of Manliness Philosophical Tools for Living the Good Life
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Jan 17, 2022 
Meghan Sullivan and Paul Blaschko, philosophy professors at the University of Notre Dame and co-authors of The Good Life Method, share their insights on living a fulfilling life through virtue ethics. They discuss the importance of engaging in meaningful conversations, asking strong questions, and understanding moral intentions. The duo explores the balance of love and work in achieving eudaimonia, emphasizing that deep attention is key. Listeners will love their take on integrating contemplation into daily life for greater personal growth and flourishing.
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Virtue Ethics
- Virtue ethics is a 2,500-year-old philosophical self-improvement system.
- It focuses on identifying motivating goals and developing traits that help you fulfill your function as a human.
Human Flourishing
- For Aristotle, human flourishing (eudaimonia) involves using reason to guide decisions about what constitutes a good life.
- There are essential goods like friendship, but no fixed template for a good life.
Essential Goods and Individual Circumstances
- Aristotle believes in essential goods (like friendship) for a flourishing life.
- However, how virtues manifest depends on individual circumstances.
