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 In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to everyday life, but we do it in small portions that you can listen to during a lunch break or a short commute.Today, we have a look at what we can learn from ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle about making new experiences in life. Often, we are reluctant to challenge ourselves, to try out new things. Why would this be a problem? Listen to this episode to find out!Read more on the topic here on Daily Philosophy: https://dailyphilosophy.substack.com/p/the-variety-of-human-experienceBrought to you by https://daily-philosophy.com.Music and sound effects licensed from Envato Elements.Accented Philosophy - Every Tuesday

 In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to everyday life, but we do it in small portions that you can listen to during a lunch break or a short commute.Today, we have a look at what we can learn from ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle about work-life balance. What is the real value of a better, more lucrative job? Listen to this episode to find out!Read more on the topic here on Daily Philosophy: https://daily-philosophy.com/how-to-live-an-aristotelian-life/Brought to you by https://daily-philosophy.com.Music and sound effects licensed from Envato Elements.Accented Philosophy - Every Tuesday

 In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to everyday life, but we do it in small portions that you can listen to during a lunch break or a short commute.Today, we have a look at Aristotle's ideas about what goals in life are valuable. Often, we will pursue goals that make us unhappy or miserable. But how can we distinguish worthy from unworthy goals? Listen to this episode to find out!Read more on the topic here on Daily Philosophy: https://daily-philosophy.com/how-to-live-an-aristotelian-life/Brought to you by https://daily-philosophy.com.Music licensed from Envato Elements.Accented Philosophy - Every Tuesday

Do you love science fiction and philosophy? Professor Catherine Greene, author of the post-apocalyptic novel “The Red Hairband”, sits down with us to discuss the future, medicine, pregnancy, time travel, freedom, and the ideal society. A fascinating and enlightening conversation that you don’t want to miss! Get the book here: https://amzn.to/3s5jEBPMore from Daily Philosophy: https://dailyphilosophy.substack.com All assets, including music, licensed from Envato Elements.

In this episode, Ezechiel and Andy discuss their different takes on what free speech means and what its limits should be. How far should the freedom of speech go? Should speech be regulated by law? And is "free speech absolutism" (Elon Musk) a good thing?Send us your comments and replies by email to podcast@daily-philosophy.com and we'll talk about them in the next episode!Join us for your regular dose of Daily Philosophy!Brought to you by https://daily-philosophy.com.Music: Nightlife by Michael Kobrin, from: https://pixabay.com/music.Accented Philosophy - Every Tuesday (or thereabouts)

In this episode, Ezechiel and Andy discuss the allure and ethics of True Crime shows. Why do we watch True Crime stories when we wouldn't want to actually be caught in a real crime? What makes True Crime shows attractive? And are we doing anything bad when supporting True Crime productions?Send us your comments and replies by email to podcast@daily-philosophy.com and we'll talk about them in the next episode!Join us for your regular dose of Daily Philosophy!Brought to you by https://daily-philosophy.com.Music: Nightlife by Michael Kobrin, from: https://pixabay.com/music.Accented Philosophy - Every Tuesday (or thereabouts)

In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to everyday life, but we do it in small portions that you can listen to during a lunch break or a short commute.Today, we have a look at virtues, as ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle understood them. Virtues like kindness or courage are good properties of character, but does it matter if we have only some or all of them? Listen to this episode to find out!Read more on the topic here on Daily Philosophy: https://daily-philosophy.com/how-to-live-an-aristotelian-life/Brought to you by https://daily-philosophy.com.Music: The Open Goldberg Variations, https://www.opengoldbergvariations.org/Accented Philosophy - Every Tuesday

In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to everyday life, but we do it in small portions that you can listen to during a lunch break or a short commute.Today, we have a look at emotions. It seems like emotions can always get in the way of our intentions to behave right. Greed, love, anger seem to make moral behaviour difficult if not impossible. But can we control our emotions?Read more on the topic here on Daily Philosophy: https://daily-philosophy.com/how-to-live-an-aristotelian-life/Brought to you by https://daily-philosophy.com.Music: The Open Goldberg Variations, https://www.opengoldbergvariations.org/Accented Philosophy - Every Tuesday

In this episode, Ezechiel and Andy discuss the anti-work movement. Its proponents see work as an instrument of domination, and the abolishment of work as the only way to a free and happy society. But can we really live without working? And what would this look like? Come and discuss with us!Send us your comments and replies by email to podcast@daily-philosophy.com and we'll talk about them in the next episode!Join us for your regular dose of Daily Philosophy!Brought to you by https://daily-philosophy.com.Music: Nightlife by Michael Kobrin, from: https://pixabay.com/music.Accented Philosophy - Every Tuesday (or thereabouts)

In this series, we discuss interesting thoughts from philosophy and how they apply to everyday life, but we do it in small portions that you can listen to during a lunch break or a short commute.Today, we have a look at what it means to be a good, virtuous person for Aristotle. Far from being outdated and only of historical interest, you will see that Aristotle’s thoughts are still incredibly relevant and can directly help us live happier and more fulfilling lives today.Read more on the topic here on Daily Philosophy: https://daily-philosophy.com/how-to-live-an-aristotelian-life/Brought to you by https://daily-philosophy.com.Music: The Open Goldberg Variations, https://www.opengoldbergvariations.org/Accented Philosophy - Every Tuesday