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Podcast Profile: Wisdom for Life

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43 episodes
2020 to 2021
Median: 59 minutes
Collection: Philosophy


Description (podcaster-provided):

The Wisdom for Life show discusses Practical Philosophy – ideas, insights, and practices from philosophical traditions that can be applied to live happier, more intentional, and more productive lives.
Join your hosts as they dive deep into the well of wisdom for your everyday benefit.


Themes and summary (AI-generated based on podcaster-provided show and episode descriptions):

➤ Practical philosophy • Stoicism • Truth and knowledge • Ethics and moral dilemmas • Relationships and community • Existentialism • Anxiety and fear management • Autonomy and connection • Historical and contemporary issues

This podcast, titled "Wisdom for Life," explores practical philosophy and its application to living more intentional, meaningful, and productive lives. The show is co-hosted by Dan Hayes and Greg Sadler, who engage in discussions that draw from a range of philosophical traditions and texts. A recurring theme is Stoicism, both in theory and practice, addressing misconceptions about the philosophy and exploring its relevance to contemporary issues such as mental health, pain management, and maintaining relationships.

Existentialism is another significant area of focus, with discussions on concepts like freedom, responsibility, and authenticity. The podcast often delves into moral and ethical dilemmas, including those found on social media forums like Reddit. Episodes explore the nature of truth, how society discerns it, and the implications of a "marketplace of ideas."

The content also addresses psychological and emotional well-being, featuring practices like negative visualization and resilience-building drawn from Stoic philosophy. Other philosophical issues tackled include the paradox of choice, the balance of autonomy and connection in relationships, and the ethics of lying and speech. In addressing current societal matters, the podcast examines themes such as protest, policing, and the social contract, incorporating insights from both classical and contemporary thinkers.

Additionally, the show periodically features guests who contribute their expertise, offering diverse perspectives on how philosophical ideas can be integrated into everyday life. The overarching goal of this podcast is to provide listeners with philosophical insights and practical tools that may help them navigate their personal and social challenges more effectively.


Episodes:
Being Caught In The Gaze
2021-Oct-27
59 minutes
Stoicism, Concern, and Care
2021-Oct-25
59 minutes
AITA Cases Revisited
2021-Oct-20
59 minutes
Truth, Society and The Marketplace of Ideas
2021-Oct-18
59 minutes
The Topic of Truth Take Two
2021-Oct-15
59 minutes
The Meaning of Truth
2021-Jun-21
59 minutes
Memory and Truth
2021-Jun-02
59 minutes
Studying Philosophy Outside of Academia
2021-May-17
59 minutes
Stoicism, Pain, Mental Health, and Lived Philosophy (featuring special guest Matt Van Natta)
2021-Apr-25
59 minutes
Marcus Aurelius' Meditations - Stoic Ideas and Practices
2021-Apr-13
59 minutes
Living a Meaningful Life
2021-Apr-03
59 minutes
One Year In To The Show
2021-Mar-17
59 minutes
Philosophy As A Way Of Life (With John Sellars)
2021-Feb-15
59 minutes
AITA Posts As Everyday Moral Dilemmas
2021-Feb-04
59 minutes
Asymmetric Knowledge Problems
2021-Jan-25
59 minutes
The Paradox of Choice
2020-Dec-09
59 minutes
Doing Well in a Polarized Society
2020-Nov-10
59 minutes
Professional Sports, Fandom, and A Rational Life
2020-Oct-20
59 minutes
The Season of Stoicism
2020-Oct-05
59 minutes
What Else We Can Learn From Thought Experiments
2020-Sep-15
59 minutes
What We Can Learn From Thought Experiments
2020-Sep-08
59 minutes
A Deeper Dive into Negative Visualization
2020-Aug-24
59 minutes
Hitting the 20-Episode Milestone and Answering Listener Questions
2020-Aug-12
59 minutes
Free Speech: From Rights to Responsibility
2020-Aug-04
59 minutes
Giving In To Doing The Wrong Thing
2020-Jul-20
59 minutes
Pitfalls to Labelling People Good or Bad
2020-Jul-12
59 minutes
What Is Stoicism?
2020-Jul-04
59 minutes
Work, The Future, and Meaning
2020-Jul-04
59 minutes
Freedom, Facticity, and Existentialism
2020-Jul-04
59 minutes
The Social Contract Today
2020-Jul-04
59 minutes
Protests and Policing
2020-Jul-04
59 minutes
Technology and the Good Life
2020-Jul-04
59 minutes
Is Lying Ever Good?
2020-Jul-04
59 minutes
Circles of Care and Concern
2020-Jul-04
59 minutes
Balancing Autonomy and Connection
2020-Jul-04
59 minutes
The Stockdale Paradox
2020-Jul-04
59 minutes
What Is Resiliency?
2020-Jul-04
59 minutes
What Makes Relationships Good
2020-Jul-04
59 minutes
Setting and Maintaining Boundaries
2020-Jul-04
59 minutes
Defining What's Good and What's Bad
2020-Jul-04
59 minutes
Dealing With Fear During A Crisis
2020-Jun-20
59 minutes
Philosophy as a Way of Life
2020-Jun-20
59 minutes
Why It's Good To Give
2020-Jun-20
118 minutes