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Zak Stein - The Eros of Ethics

Emerge: Making Sense of What's Next

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Love Is the Currency of Ethics

The good life, presumed as ethical and virtuous, can actually possess a banal and potentially evil quality, offering tools for compliance rather than true enlightenment. Confusion persists about what constitutes a fulfilling life. Despite some clarity gained, there is a cultural influence that skews understanding. There is a growing movement towards a return to the ethical, mythic, and sacred aspects that have been sidelined in education. This resurgence highlights the inadequacy of traditional educational forms. The idea that 'love is the currency of ethics' resonates strongly, linking love and ethics in a significant relationship that warrants exploration and further understanding.

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