What the Ancients Got Right About Happiness
Offered By: The Aspen Institute via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore ancient wisdom and modern science on achieving authentic happiness in this Aspen Ideas Festival live breakout session. Delve into the secrets of true flourishing as revealed by philosophers like Plato, Aristotle, Epictetus, and Buddha, while examining contemporary psychological and neuroscientific findings. Learn about concepts such as self-harmony, habit formation, stoic virtues, and mindfulness. Discover the brain's structure, cognitive cravings, and the limitations of hedonism. Gain practical insights with top happiness tips and stoic wisdom to apply in your own life for greater well-being and fulfillment.
Syllabus
Introduction
Laurie Santos
Philosophy and Human Nature
Todays Agenda
What is Happiness
Eudaimonia
My top 3 tips
Mindfulness
Charioteer
Brain Structure
Cognitive Cravings
Ulysses
Aristotle
GI Joe
Whats wrong with Hedonism
Top 3 Happiness Tips
Stoic Insight
Outro
Taught by
The Aspen Institute
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