

Sara Protasi, "The Philosophy of Envy" (Cambridge UP, 2022)
Aug 29, 2023
Philosopher and author Sara Protasi discusses the multifaceted nature of envy and its various forms. She explores the ethical implications of envy and how it can motivate individuals to level down or level up. The podcast also explores the potential benefits of envy in terms of motivation, competition, and personal growth. Additionally, it delves into the presence of envy in relationships and its historical context, including the discrimination faced by Asian immigrants in the United States. The concept of political envy and its impact on group unity and political change is also explored.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Philosophy of Envy and its Relationship with Jealousy
02:23 • 14min
Benign Envy and its Ethical Implications
16:48 • 13min
The Positive Aspects of Envy
30:00 • 4min
Envy in Relationships
34:20 • 11min
The Historical Context of Chinese Laborers and Asian Immigrants in the United States
45:19 • 2min
Political Envy: Virtue or Vice?
47:09 • 5min
Exploring Courage and Fear in Social Relationships
52:07 • 2min