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EPISODE · Jun 25, 2021 · 25 MIN

Philosopher Susan Wolf on Meaningfulness as a Dimension of a Good Life

from Key Conversations with Phi Beta Kappa · host Cedric Wilson, Virginia Lora, Juleyka Lantigua-Williams, Fred Lawrence, Michael Castaneda, Hadley Kelly

The moral philosopher ponders why being happy and acting morally may not be enough to satisfy us. She believes we need a vocabulary of meaning in public discourse, and suggests we strive for vitality––not joy––in the face of uncertainty and suffering.This interview was recorded remotely. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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