In Search of Wisdom

📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe In this episode of In Search of Wisdom, my guest is Todd May, author of A Decent Life: Morality for the Rest of Us. Todd is a philosopher and author of eighteen books, including A Significant Life, A Fragile Life, and a forthcoming book titled Should We Go Instinct?. Todd worked as a philosophical advisor on the hit show The Good Place and has written extensively on meaning, friendship, fragility, and other topics. Key Takeaways: --- 🖇️ Stay Connected: https://twitter.com/PerennialPodshttps://www.instagram.com/perennialmeditations/https://www.youtube.com/@PerennialPodshttps://www.perennialleader.com/--- 🦉 Additional Resources: https://perennial.substack.com/archivehttps://www.perennialleader.com/podcasts

📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe In this episode of In Search of Wisdom, I reflect on a previous meditation titled Think Like a Mortal (from Perennial Meditations on Substack) and explore what it means to live an intentional life. I discuss how realizing that we are “dying every day” can help us live in the present moment and lead more meaningful lives. Key Takeaways --- 🖇️ Stay Connected: https://twitter.com/PerennialPodshttps://instagram.com/PerennialPodshttps://www.youtube.com/@PerennialPodshttps://www.perennialleader.com/--- 🦉 Additional Resources: https://perennial.substack.com/archivehttps://www.perennialleader.com/podcasts

📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe In this episode of In Search of Wisdom, my guest is Prof. Jay Garfield, author of Losing Ourselves: Learning to Live without a Self. Jay Garfield is the Doris Silbert Professor in the Humanities and Professor of Philosophy, Logic, and Buddhist Studies at Smith College and a visiting professor of Buddhist philosophy at Harvard Divinity School. Prof. Garfield is the author of multiple books, including Buddhist Philosophy, Engaging Buddhism, and Buddhist Ethics. Key Takeaways: ***If you enjoyed the conversation (and are interested in learning more), I encourage you to listen to Jay’s conversation on The Wisdom Podcast. --- 🖇️ Stay Connected: https://twitter.com/PerennialPodshttps://instagram.com/PerennialPodshttps://www.youtube.com/@PerennialPodshttps://www.perennialleader.com/--- 🦉 Additional Resources: https://perennial.substack.com/archivehttps://www.perennialleader.com/podcasts

📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe The Character Lab is a new series on In Search of Wisdom designed to explore various aspects of character development. The series is a joint venture with my friend and previous podcast guest, Shane Trotter (author of Setting the Bar). In this episode, Shane and I discuss the complex topic of objective morality and the shift towards moral relativism in society. We explore the role of judgment in ethics and the need for cognitive flexibility, the provisional nature of moral behavior, and the inherent insight humans have into right and wrong. We also touch on the tendency towards moral relativism, the need for clarity in virtues, and the importance of serving the greater good. Key Takeaways --- 🖇️ Stay Connected: https://twitter.com/PerennialPodshttps://instagram.com/PerennialPodshttps://www.youtube.com/@PerennialPodshttps://www.perennialleader.com/--- 🦉 Additional Resources: https://perennial.substack.com/archivehttps://www.perennialleader.com/podcasts

📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe Perennial Lives is a new series on In Search of Wisdom exploring The Art of Living: From Socrates to Aquinas. Each episode examines the life and wisdom of one perennial figure in an attempt to keep learning how to live. 🔆 Read the transcript: https://perennial.substack.com/ --- 🖇️ Stay Connected: https://twitter.com/PerennialPodshttps://instagram.com/PerennialPodshttps://www.youtube.com/@PerennialPods --- 🦉 Additional Resources: https://perennial.substack.com/archivehttps://www.perennialleader.com/podcasts

📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe In this episode of In Search of Wisdom, my guest is Samir Chopra, author of the new book Anxiety: A Philosophical Guide. Samir is a philosophical counselor and professor emeritus of Philosophy at Brooklyn College and the Graduate Center of the City University of New York. In the conversation, we discuss the meaning of anxiety and how it can help us learn more about ourselves and the world around us. You can learn more about Samir’s work at Samirchopra.com. Key Takeaways 🎧 For more wisdom, subscribe to The Wisdom School (Apple Podcasts or Spotify). --- 🖇️ Stay Connected: https://twitter.com/PerennialPodshttps://instagram.com/PerennialPodshttps://www.youtube.com/@PerennialPods--- 🦉 Additional Resources: https://perennial.substack.com/archivehttps://www.perennialleader.com/podcasts

📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe In this episode of In Search of Wisdom, my guest is Simon Drew from the Walled Garden Philosophical Society. As many of you know, Simon is a friend, poet, musician, philosopher, and someone deeply interested in life’s questions. Today’s episode is Part V of an ongoing series called Living the Questions (Catch up on previous volumes: I, II, III, & IV). The title is inspired by a famous quote from Letters to a Young Poet by Rainer Maria Rilke, "Live the questions for now. Perhaps then, without even noticing it, you will gradually come, on some far-off day, to live your way into the answer." Summary In this conversation, Simon and I explore the nature of God and the value of contemplating the question. We discuss the importance of living with the questions and embracing the mystery of God's nature. We also discuss the challenges of seeking and discerning the right way, the concept of living with unresolved questions, and the importance of embracing patience. We highlight the power of questions and the need for humility in the pursuit of truth and much more 🎧 For more wisdom, subscribe to The Wisdom School (Apple Podcasts or Spotify). --- 🖇️ Stay Connected: https://twitter.com/PerennialPodshttps://instagram.com/PerennialPodshttps://www.youtube.com/@PerennialPods--- 🦉 Additional Resources Related to the Podcast: https://perennial.substack.com/archivehttps://www.perennialleader.com/podcasts

📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe In this episode of In Search of Wisdom, my guest is Ross D. Inman, the author of Christian Philosophy as a Way of Life. In the conversation, Ross discusses the connection between Christianity and philosophy, the importance of asking big questions, and the role of wonder in daily life. We discuss how philosophy can be a way of life, why contemplation leads to a deeper understanding of truth and much more. Learn more about Ross’s work here. Key Takeaways 🎧 For more wisdom, subscribe to The Wisdom School (Apple Podcasts or Spotify). --- 🖇️ Stay Connected: https://twitter.com/PerennialPodshttps://instagram.com/PerennialPodshttps://www.youtube.com/@PerennialPods--- 🦉 Additional Resources Related to the Podcast: https://perennial.substack.com/archivehttps://www.perennialleader.com/podcasts

📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe The Character Lab is a new series on In Search of Wisdom designed to explore various aspects of character development. The series is a joint venture with my friend and previous podcast guest, Shane Trotter (author of Setting the Bar). In this episode, Shane and I introduce the new series and discuss the importance of character formation in today’s society. We explore the impact of technology on character development, the role of community in shaping character, the need for shared virtues, and much more. Key Takeaways 🎧 For more wisdom, subscribe to The Wisdom School (Apple Podcasts or Spotify). --- 🖇️ Stay Connected: https://twitter.com/PerennialPodshttps://instagram.com/PerennialPodshttps://www.youtube.com/@PerennialPodshttps://www.perennialleader.com/--- 🦉 Additional Resources Related to the Podcast: https://perennial.substack.com/archivehttps://www.perennialleader.com/podcasts

📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe 💀 Welcome to another episode of the Dying Every Day series on In Search of Wisdom. This series delivers Stoic meditations on the art of living. Each meditation provides a quote, a selected passage, and a daily exercise to consider contemplating. You can expect our normal interview-style episodes every Wednesday. 🎧 For more tools, subscribe to The Wisdom School on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. --- 🖇️ Stay Connected: https://twitter.com/PerennialPodshttps://instagram.com/PerennialPodshttps://www.youtube.com/@PerennialPodshttps://www.perennialleader.com/ --- 🦉 Additional Resources Related to the Podcast: https://perennial.substack.com/archivehttps://www.perennialleader.com/podcasts

📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe In this episode of In Search of Wisdom, my guest is Armand D'Angour, the author of Socrates in Love: The Making of a Philosopher. In the conversation, we discuss the life and development of Socrates as a philosopher. We delve into Socrates' philosophy and why he is such a perennial figure. Specifically, you can expect to learn about the idea of the soul, the importance of questioning assumptions, self-reflection, and much more! (I really enjoyed the conversation and hope you do as well!!!). Key Takeaways 🔆 Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/searchwisdom --- 🖇️ Stay Connected: https://twitter.com/PerennialPodshttps://instagram.com/PerennialPodshttps://www.youtube.com/@PerennialPodshttps://www.perennialleader.com/--- 🦉 Additional Resources Related to the Podcast: https://perennial.substack.com/archivehttps://www.perennialleader.com/podcasts

📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe Perennial Lives is a new series on In Search of Wisdom exploring The Art of Living: From Socrates to Aquinas. Each episode examines the life and wisdom of one perennial figure in an attempt to keep learning how to live. 🔆 Support the Show: https://www.patreon.com/searchwisdom --- 🖇️ Stay Connected: https://twitter.com/PerennialPodshttps://instagram.com/PerennialPodshttps://www.youtube.com/@PerennialPodshttps://www.perennialleader.com/ --- 🦉 Additional Resources Related to the Podcast: https://perennial.substack.com/archivehttps://www.perennialleader.com/podcasts

📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe In this episode of In Search of Wisdom, my guest is Tanner Campbell (host of the Practical Stoicism podcast). In the conversation, we discuss Tanner’s journey into Stoicism and the adventures of starting a podcast. However, much of the conversation focuses on the ancient concept known as oikeiosis. We talk about understanding one's role in the world through the circles of concern and the importance of caring for oneself and others. Along with the need for humility and the recognition of interconnectedness. Learn more about Practical Stoicism. Key Takeaways oikeiosis 🔆 Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/searchwisdom --- 🖇️ Stay Connected: https://twitter.com/PerennialPodshttps://instagram.com/PerennialPodshttps://www.youtube.com/@PerennialPodshttps://www.perennialleader.com/--- 🦉 Additional Resources Related to the Podcast: https://perennial.substack.com/archivehttps://www.perennialleader.com/podcasts

📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe 💀 Welcome to another episode of the Dying Every Day series on In Search of Wisdom. This series delivers Stoic meditations on the art of living. Each meditation provides a quote, a selected passage, and a daily exercise to consider contemplating. You can expect our normal interview-style episodes every Wednesday. 🔆 Support the Show: https://www.patreon.com/searchwisdom --- 🖇️ Stay Connected: https://twitter.com/PerennialPodshttps://instagram.com/PerennialPodshttps://www.youtube.com/@PerennialPodshttps://www.perennialleader.com/ --- 🦉 Additional Resources Related to the Podcast: https://perennial.substack.com/archivehttps://www.perennialleader.com/podcasts

📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe In this episode of In Search of Wisdom, Joshua interviews Elizabeth Kelly about her book Love Like a Saint. They discuss the concept of saints, their mutual fascination with their lives, and each person's unique call. They also explore the virtues of patience and love and delve into the lives of several saints. The conversation concludes with a discussion on cultivating the skill of learning to love and defining wisdom. Learn more about Elizabeth Kelly. Key Takeaways: 🔆 Support the show? Become a patron: https://www.patreon.com/searchwisdom --- 🖇️ Stay Connected: https://twitter.com/PerennialPodshttps://instagram.com/PerennialPodshttps://www.youtube.com/@PerennialPodshttps://www.perennialleader.com/--- 🦉 Additional Resources Related to the Podcast: https://perennial.substack.com/archivehttps://www.perennialleader.com/podcasts

📮 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe 💀 Welcome to another episode of the Dying Every Day series on In Search of Wisdom. This series is focused on delivering Stoic meditations on the art of living. Each meditation provides a quote, a selected passage, and a daily exercise to consider contemplating. You can expect our normal interview-style episodes every Wednesday. After producing the show for about three years now completely ad-free. I’ve decided to start a Patreon page for the show. This will hopefully help keep the podcast ad-free for years to come! 🔆 Become a Patron today: https://www.patreon.com/searchwisdom --- 🖇️ Stay Connected: https://twitter.com/PerennialPodshttps://instagram.com/PerennialPodshttps://www.youtube.com/@PerennialPodshttps://www.perennialleader.com/ --- 🦉 Additional Resources Related to the Podcast: https://perennial.substack.com/archivehttps://www.perennialleader.com/podcasts

📩 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe In this episode of In Search of Wisdom, Mike Mariani discusses his new book What Doesn't Kill Us Makes Us. In the conversation, Mike discusses the concept of afterlives and the transformative experiences that shape our identities. He shares the stories of six individuals who have faced catastrophic events and examines how their lives were altered. His work delves into human nature, the power of narratives, and the importance of acceptance and adaptation. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d81h4NWYAks Key Takeaways: --- 🖇️ Stay Connected: https://twitter.com/PerennialPodshttps://instagram.com/PerennialPodshttps://www.youtube.com/@PerennialPodshttps://www.perennialleader.com/ --- 🦉 Additional Resources Related to the Podcast: https://perennial.substack.com/archivehttps://www.perennialleader.com/podcasts

📩 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe 💀 Welcome to a new series on In Search of Wisdom called Dying Every Day. This series is focused on delivering Stoic meditations on the art of living. Each meditation provides a quote, a selected passage, and a daily exercise to consider contemplating. You can expect our normal interview-style episodes every Wednesday. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmxwArLQQUA --- 🖇️ Stay Connected: https://twitter.com/PerennialPodshttps://instagram.com/PerennialPodshttps://www.youtube.com/@PerennialPodshttps://www.perennialleader.com/ --- 🦉 Additional Resources Related to the Podcast: https://perennial.substack.com/archivehttps://www.perennialleader.com/podcasts

📩 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe Dear Listeners, With the new year upon us, I decided to make a few changes on In Search of Wisdom. One is releasing more episodes (but more on that later). You might have noticed a change to the podcast cover — this is what I want to discuss. Some of the longtime listeners may have heard me mention A Calendar of Wisdom by Leo Tolstoy. I want to tell you a little more about this book and how it influenced my own journey to start this podcast (a few years ago now). The Russian writer Leo Tolstoy is arguably one of the greatest writers of all time. Tolstoy was not just a great writer; he was a seeker of wisdom! His last major work is known as “A Calendar of Wisdom,” which is intended to be a wise thought for every day of the year from the greatest philosophers and thinkers of all time. Tolstoy’s project was largely for himself (much like this podcast). [...] --- 🖇️ Stay Connected: https://twitter.com/PerennialPodshttps://instagram.com/PerennialPodshttps://www.youtube.com/@PerennialPodshttps://www.perennialleader.com/ --- 🦉 Additional Resources Related to the Podcast: https://perennial.substack.com/archivehttps://www.perennialleader.com/podcasts

📩 Want tools for the art of living? Sign up here: https://perennial.substack.com/subscribe 💀 Welcome to a new series on In Search of Wisdom called Dying Every Day. This series is focused on delivering Stoic meditations on the art of living. Each meditation provides a quote, a selected passage, and a daily exercise to consider contemplating. You can expect our normal interview-style episodes every Wednesday. --- 🖇️ Stay Connected: https://twitter.com/PerennialPodshttps://instagram.com/PerennialPodshttps://www.youtube.com/@PerennialPodshttps://www.perennialleader.com/ --- 🦉 Additional Resources Related to the Podcast: https://perennial.substack.com/archivehttps://www.perennialleader.com/podcasts