Ep. 268: Stoicism and the Deep Life
Deep Questions with Cal Newport
Jesse talks about finding meaning in midlife and recommends two books
Jesse will check out the book Midlife, written by the speaker. It explores the midlife crisis experienced by academics after reaching tenure. The speaker found solace in philosophy, particularly Aristotle and Danikumachin ethics, to rediscover meaning. The speaker recommends the book Second Mountain by David Brooks, which touches on finding purpose in the second half of life. The speaker believes these two books will be valuable to Margot.
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