• 123. In Search of Living Well: Eric Weiner (Bestselling author of "The Socrates Express: In Search of Life Lessons from Dead Philosophers")

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123. In Search of Living Well: Eric Weiner (Bestselling author of "The Socrates Express: In Search of Life Lessons from Dead Philosophers")

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    In his book, The Socrates Express: In Search of Life Lessons from Dead Philosophers, award-winning journalist Eric Weiner describes how to live well. He argues that our technologically advanced societies have mistaken knowledge for wisdom. In this episode, we discuss how philosophy affects our every action, whether we recognize it or not. Philosophy allows us to make sense of our lives, to find our place in world, and to see the beauty within it. Listen in to this wonderful conversation about this overlooked art.

    Topics:

    • Our Wisdom-hungry Society - Mistaking Knowledge for Wisdom.
    • How Philosophy Teaches Us How to Live
    • The Philosophy of the Modern World
    • The Metaverse and Plato
    • The Hidden Influence of Philosophy on Our Daily Lives
    • Happiness - Ancient Greeks vs Us
    • "What books have had an impact on you?"
    • "What advice do you have for teenagers?"


    Bio:
    Eric Weiner
    is an award-winning journalist, bestselling author, and speaker. His books include The Geography of Bliss, The Geography of Genius, Man Seeks God, and The Socrates Express. His latest book, Ben & Me, will be published by Avid Reader Press in June 2024. His books have been translated into more than twenty languages. Eric is a former foreign correspondent for NPR, and reporter for The New York Times. He is a regular contributor to The Washington Post, BBC Travel, and AFAR, among other publications. He lives in the Washington, D.C. area.


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    Lessons from Interesting People substack: https://taylorbledsoe.substack.com/

    Website: https://www.aimingforthemoon.com/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aiming4moon/

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/Aiming4Moon

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aiming4moon

    Taylor's Blog: https://www.taylorgbledsoe.com/

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In his book, The Socrates Express: In Search of Life Lessons from Dead Philosophers, award-winning journalist Eric Weiner describes how to live well. He argues that our technologically advanced societies have mistaken knowledge for wisdom. In this episode, we discuss how philosophy affects our every action, whether we recognize it or not. Philosophy allows us to make sense of our lives, to find our place in world, and to see the beauty within it. Listen in to this wonderful conversation about this overlooked art.

Topics:

  • Our Wisdom-hungry Society - Mistaking Knowledge for Wisdom.
  • How Philosophy Teaches Us How to Live
  • The Philosophy of the Modern World
  • The Metaverse and Plato
  • The Hidden Influence of Philosophy on Our Daily Lives
  • Happiness - Ancient Greeks vs Us
  • "What books have had an impact on you?"
  • "What advice do you have for teenagers?"


Bio:
Eric Weiner
is an award-winning journalist, bestselling author, and speaker. His books include The Geography of Bliss, The Geography of Genius, Man Seeks God, and The Socrates Express. His latest book, Ben & Me, will be published by Avid Reader Press in June 2024. His books have been translated into more than twenty languages. Eric is a former foreign correspondent for NPR, and reporter for The New York Times. He is a regular contributor to The Washington Post, BBC Travel, and AFAR, among other publications. He lives in the Washington, D.C. area.


Socials! -

Lessons from Interesting People substack: https://taylorbledsoe.substack.com/

Website: https://www.aimingforthemoon.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aiming4moon/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Aiming4Moon

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aiming4moon

Taylor's Blog: https://www.taylorgbledsoe.com/

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