Published Dec 25, 2024

Philosophical Tools for Living the Good Life

Explore the timeless principles of virtue ethics with philosophy professors Meghan Sullivan and Paul Blaschko as they delve into living a meaningful life through eudaimonia, meaningful work, and attentive relationships. Discover how rationality, purpose, and dialogue are crucial in making ethical decisions and enhancing personal growth.

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- Tell me more about the host of The Art of Manliness podcast, Brett McKay
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- How can I achieve a sense of purpose?
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- What questions should I ask myself to find my purpose and work through it?
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- How can I cultivate a sense of purpose?
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- How do you find purpose?
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- Can you elaborate on the prescriptive trajectory you mentioned in relation to the concepts discussed in episode #332: Why Couples Really Fight with Figs O’Sullivan and the clip Rethinking Relationships? You mentioned that you can learn something 100 times better than you know currently, and you also talked about taking ego out, taking responsibility, and making necessary changes that actually work. That whole concept really impacted me. Thank you! Glenn.
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- How do you choose the right long-term goal or purpose in your life?
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- Can you tell me more about finding one's purpose in life?
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- Can philosophy be more practical?
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- How do you break down personal goals?
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- How do I choose long-term goals?
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- What are the steps to find personal purpose?
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- How can I succeed in hard conversations?
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- How to live a good life
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- Are there practical tips for finding your purpose?
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