Philosophy For Our Times The beautiful in philosophy | Babette Babich, Paul Ernest, Ankhi Mukherjee, Sarah Wilson
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Jun 20, 2025 
Miriam Francois, a dynamic broadcaster and filmmaker, joins Freya India, a savvy freelance writer, in an engaging discussion on the nature of beauty and its philosophical implications. They explore how our perceptions of beauty are deeply intertwined with lived experiences, and the often distracting role it plays in our lives. The dialogue also touches on the significance of joy versus fun in a rapidly changing world, highlighting how economic pressures and digital interactions impact younger generations' connections and pursuit of meaningful experiences.
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Plato's Serious Take on Fun
- Plato saw fun as essential and linked it to spiritual playfulness in life.
- He spent his last day critiquing a flute player's poor performance, showing his seriousness about play.
Materialism Undermines Fun
- Materialism dominates and neglects the importance of fun and experience.
- An idealist philosophy would center experience, helping us perfect and cherish fun.
Joy as Resistance and Resilience
- Joy is more profound than capitalist "fun" as distraction.
- Cultivating joy amid suffering is a resilient, resistance act, especially in collective liberation efforts.
