Modern Wisdom

#419 - Meghan Sullivan & Paul Blaschko - A Philosopher's Guide To The Good Life

Jan 8, 2022

Join Meghan Sullivan and Paul Blaschko, Philosophy professors at the University of Notre Dame, as they explore the essence of a good life. They discuss how wisdom trumps wealth, examining Socrates’ view on truth and fulfillment. The duo delves into Aristotelian virtues—truth, generosity, and love—encouraging personal reflection on living well. They tackle modern dilemmas of authenticity against societal pressure and highlight the importance of moral agency. Their insights reveal how history can guide us toward genuine happiness.

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Paul Blaschko

Meghan Sullivan

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The Stoic Legacy in Contemporary Philosophy

01:24

The Virtue of Stoicism

01:00

What's the Best Kind of Introduction to Virtue Ethics?

00:52

Intro

3min

The Pursuit of Wisdom over Wealth

21min

Exploring Virtues for a Flourishing Life

2min

Philosophy for Modern Living

29min

Navigating Public Opinion and Authenticity

5min

The Significance of Agency and Narrative in Moral Responsibility

3min

Philosophy of Charity and Generosity

9min

Meghan Sullivan & Paul Blaschko are Philosophy Professors at the University of Notre Dame and authors.

How to lead a good life is one of the biggest quandaries that humans struggle with. How to think about status and money and love and death are huge challenges. Today we get to find out some of philosophy's answers to life's most fundamental questions.

Expect to learn the role of truth in leading a good life, what history has to teach us about responsibility and agency, why Socrates was the world's first troll, how generosity is linked to fulfilment, what Marcus Aurelius says about fears of the future, Paul & Meghan's issues with Stoicism and much more...

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