Episode 1: Aristotle and the Good Life
Discover Aristotle's vision of happiness, or 'eudaimonia', as the ultimate goal of human life. Learn how virtue and reason play critical roles in achieving the good life...
Philosophy
The Philosophy of Happiness: What 2,500 Years of Thinking Tells Us
Explore humanity's millennia-long journey in understanding happiness through philosophical lenses, from ancient thinkers to modern psychological insights.
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Episode 2: Epicurus and the Pursuit of Pleasure
Dive into Epicurus's teachings, which present happiness as the pursuit of simple pleasures and the avoidance of pain. Unpack the misconceptions about Epicureanism and lea...
Episode 3: Stoicism: The Happiness of Virtue
Explore how Stoicism roots happiness in virtue and wisdom, emphasizing control over one’s emotions and acceptance of what is beyond one's control. Learn from Stoics like...
Episode 4: Utilitarianism: Happiness as the Greatest Good
Examine how utilitarian thinkers like Bentham and Mill view happiness as the greatest good, focusing on actions that maximize pleasure for the most people. Uncover debate...
Episode 5: Kantian Ethics: Duty and the Happy Life
Delve into Kant’s theory where happiness is intertwined with the fulfillment of one’s duty, exploring how intention and moral law dictate the path to a happy life. Discov...
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