Perennial Wisdom Massimo Pigliucci | The Quest for Character
Sep 28, 2022
56:44
In this episode, my guest is Massimo Pigliucci, the author of the new book, The Quest for Character. Prof. Pigliucci has a PhD in Evolutionary Biology and a PhD in Philosophy. He currently is the K.D. Irani Professor of Philosophy at the City College of New York. His research interests include the philosophy of science, the nature of pseudoscience, and practical philosophies like Stoicism. You can learn more about Prof. Pigliucci at massimopigliucci.org.
In the conversation, Massimo and I discuss:
- Whether virtue can be taught
- How to define or think about virtue
- Why we have a duty to cultivate our character
- The connection between character and your philosophy of life
- How to see yourself as a citizen of the world and much more
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