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No Small Endeavor with Lee C. Camp

187: Meghan Sullivan: What It Takes to Live a Good Life

Dec 19, 2024
Meghan Sullivan, a Professor of Philosophy at the University of Notre Dame and co-author of "The Good Life Method," shares insights on what it means to live a good life. She dives into the importance of meaningful goals, personal reflection, and the role of virtue ethics in shaping character. The conversation also touches on the power of asking questions to deepen relationships and the impact of daily habits on our sense of fulfillment. Sullivan emphasizes empathy, dialogue, and philosophical inquiry as essential components for human flourishing.
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  • Philosophy plays a crucial role in understanding the essence of a good life by encouraging ethical reflection and habitual development.
  • Virtue ethics promotes a holistic approach to personal growth, focusing on character traits that lead to fulfillment over mere rule adherence.

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