Greg Stoyles has been on several walks of life. He formerly taught philosophy at several colleges in Western New York and sat on several ethics committees, as well as having been ordained as a minister when he completed seminary. He has also been to Ireland twice to study abroad, and visited Japan in his youth. In episode 12 of Sets & Reps, I pick his brain on philosophical theories, ethics as a standard for goodness, what suffering means, how to avoid suffering by seeking pleasure, and many other substantial topics. Time codes included below.

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1:37 - Circuit training: Stronger Shoulders!

6:49 - Philosophy vs. Psychology

9:25 - Theories of Philosophy

13:52 - What is the best life for me to live and why?

16:45 - Hedonism: seeking pleasure to avoid suffering

18:43 - Immediate/physical pleasures vs. mental pleasures

23:54 - Advice to those trying to avoid instant gratification

26:47 - Living a life of excess

30:18 - When suffering is unavoidable

38:59 - Early progressive policies 1800s england

41:51 - Explaining the guilt behind switching to a vegetarian/vegan diet