About this episode

The episode explores the perspectives of Aristotle and Lao Tzu on happiness and their relevance in today's world.

The similarities and differences between the perspectives of Aristotle and Lao Tzu on the nature of happiness and how this relates to the ways in which we might navigate our precarious times. Inspired by Tao Te Ching chapter 72. We also spend some time discussing how this is all related to the Zen parable about the Master of Tea Ceremonies and a Ronin.

People in this episode

Hosts: Stacie Mallinson, Jeff Mallinson

Topics covered

• happiness
• philosophy
• Aristotle
• Lao Tzu
• Zen parables
• navigating precarious times

Keywords

• happiness
• Aristotle
• Lao Tzu
• Tao Te Ching
• Zen parable
• Master of Tea Ceremonies
• Ronin

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Tao Te Ching

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