The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos cover image

Happiness Lessons of The Ancients: Socrates and Self-Knowledge

The Happiness Lab with Dr. Laurie Santos

00:00

Meditation and Socratic self-examination as processes of authenticity

Mindfulness involves recognizing internal experiences, focusing attention on something particular by removing distractions. Meditation is a nonverbal version of Socratic self-examination, prompting individuals to attend to what is truly happening within them. Both practices aim to eliminate distractions and cultivate authenticity without the requirement of complete understanding, guiding individuals closer to the truth and comprehension.

Transcript
Play full episode

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
App store bannerPlay store banner
Get the app