Marcus Hedahl on Stoic Happiness (Episode 44)

What is happiness?

In this discussion, Caleb speaks with Marcus Hedahl, a philosophy professor at the US naval academy.

They discuss happiness, its subjective versus objective nature, the meaning of life, what we can and can't reframe, and much more.

It's an excellent conversation for understanding Stoicism, beginning with its account of happiness.

(09:59) The Nature of Happiness

(13:57) Is Happiness Something One Can Search For?

(22:43) The Happiest Person Marcus Knows

(26:36) The Stoic View of Harm

(29:11) Stoics Do Not Judge

(43:08) Is A Longer Life Better?

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Thanks to Michael Levy for graciously letting us use his music in the conversations.