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 • Moral dilemmas • Relationships • Existentialism • Autonomy and connection • Care and concern • Resilience • Free speech • Technology and the good life
The podcast "Wisdom for Life" delves into the application of practical philosophy to various aspects of everyday living, emphasizing the pursuit of a happier, more intentional, and productive life. Hosted by Dan Hayes and Greg Sadler, the show explores a wide range of philosophical traditions and ideas, providing insights that are both historical and contemporary in nature. Across its episodes, the podcast frequently addresses themes like Stoicism, existentialism, and the challenges of modern society, such as polarization and technological advances.
The show covers theoretical discussions on concepts like truth, freedom, autonomy, and the social contract, often linking these ideas to current social and political contexts, including societal division and ethical dilemmas. It addresses personal development topics, such as establishing and maintaining boundaries, balancing autonomy with connection, and the nature of good relationships. The hosts discuss philosophy not just as an academic subject but as a way of life, encouraging listeners to incorporate philosophical practices, such as negative visualization and reflection on thought experiments, into their daily routines.
Throughout its episodes, the podcast also engages in deeper examinations of specific issues like the role of memory in understanding truth, the moral implications of free speech, and the interplay between technology and quality of life. The podcast involves dialogues with guests, whose expertise adds depth to discussions, and it occasionally reflects on real-life moral scenarios extracted from popular forums like Reddit's AITA. This array of philosophical exploration seeks to make philosophical concepts accessible and beneficial for personal growth and societal improvement.
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Episodes:
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Being Caught In The Gaze
2021-Oct-27
59 minutes
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Stoicism, Concern, and Care
2021-Oct-25
59 minutes
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AITA Cases Revisited
2021-Oct-20
59 minutes
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Truth, Society and The Marketplace of Ideas
2021-Oct-18
59 minutes
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The Topic of Truth Take Two
2021-Oct-15
59 minutes
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The Meaning of Truth
2021-Jun-21
59 minutes
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Memory and Truth
2021-Jun-02
59 minutes
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Studying Philosophy Outside of Academia
2021-May-17
59 minutes
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Stoicism, Pain, Mental Health, and Lived Philosophy (featuring special guest Matt Van Natta)
2021-Apr-25
59 minutes
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Marcus Aurelius' Meditations - Stoic Ideas and Practices
2021-Apr-13
59 minutes
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Living a Meaningful Life
2021-Apr-03
59 minutes
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One Year In To The Show
2021-Mar-17
59 minutes
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Philosophy As A Way Of Life (With John Sellars)
2021-Feb-15
59 minutes
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AITA Posts As Everyday Moral Dilemmas
2021-Feb-04
59 minutes
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Asymmetric Knowledge Problems
2021-Jan-25
59 minutes
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The Paradox of Choice
2020-Dec-09
59 minutes
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Doing Well in a Polarized Society
2020-Nov-10
59 minutes
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Professional Sports, Fandom, and A Rational Life
2020-Oct-20
59 minutes
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The Season of Stoicism
2020-Oct-05
59 minutes
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What Else We Can Learn From Thought Experiments
2020-Sep-15
59 minutes
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What We Can Learn From Thought Experiments
2020-Sep-08
59 minutes
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A Deeper Dive into Negative Visualization
2020-Aug-24
59 minutes
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Hitting the 20-Episode Milestone and Answering Listener Questions
2020-Aug-12
59 minutes
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Free Speech: From Rights to Responsibility
2020-Aug-04
59 minutes
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Giving In To Doing The Wrong Thing
2020-Jul-20
59 minutes
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Pitfalls to Labelling People Good or Bad
2020-Jul-12
59 minutes
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What Is Stoicism?
2020-Jul-04
59 minutes
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Work, The Future, and Meaning
2020-Jul-04
59 minutes
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Freedom, Facticity, and Existentialism
2020-Jul-04
59 minutes
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The Social Contract Today
2020-Jul-04
59 minutes
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Protests and Policing
2020-Jul-04
59 minutes
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Technology and the Good Life
2020-Jul-04
59 minutes
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Is Lying Ever Good?
2020-Jul-04
59 minutes
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Circles of Care and Concern
2020-Jul-04
59 minutes
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Balancing Autonomy and Connection
2020-Jul-04
59 minutes
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The Stockdale Paradox
2020-Jul-04
59 minutes
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What Is Resiliency?
2020-Jul-04
59 minutes
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What Makes Relationships Good
2020-Jul-04
59 minutes
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Setting and Maintaining Boundaries
2020-Jul-04
59 minutes
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Defining What's Good and What's Bad
2020-Jul-04
59 minutes
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Dealing With Fear During A Crisis
2020-Jun-20
59 minutes
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Philosophy as a Way of Life
2020-Jun-20
59 minutes
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Why It's Good To Give
2020-Jun-20
118 minutes
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