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Agnes Callard on Meaning, the Human Quest, and the Aims of Education

Nov 14, 2022
Agnes Callard, a Professor of Philosophy at the University of Chicago, grapples with profound questions about meaning and humanity's future. She explores a haunting thought experiment about a world devoid of future generations, highlighting the despair it could evoke. The conversation dives into the deeper significance of education beyond mere job preparation and reflects on how awareness of mortality shapes our pursuit of beauty and purpose. Callard artfully discusses the evolution of human rights and the complexities of contemporary parenting in this thought-provoking dialogue.
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