Published Jan 5, 2016
#166: Self, Soul, and Living a More Idealistic Life
Mark Edmundson delves into the erosion of ancient ideals such as courage and compassion in Western culture, contrasting them with modern materialism and individualism, and advocates for a revival of these timeless values for a more idealistic life.
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