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Caleb speaks with Jennifer Baker about teaching Stoicism and its application to modern day life. Along the way they discuss Aristotle, business ethics, the meaning of living in accordance with nature, and natural vs actual virtue.
https://philosophy.cofc.edu/faculty-staff-listing/baker-jennifer.php
(00:40) Teaching Stoicism In Academia
(04:22) Aristotle
(12:26) Natural Virtue vs Actual Virtue
(17:40) Stoics In The Economy
(30:25) Stoic Answer To Happiness
(36:54) Why Aren't We Happy Already?
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