Philosopher Alexus McLeod comes on the show to discuss ancient Chinese philosophy and what it can tell us about alternative approaches to mental health today.

Show Notes

• Mental health in ancient Chinese philosophy
• Eastern vs Western approaches to philosophy
• Alexus’s Essay in Aeon (12:00)
• Communal approaches to personhood (13:00)
• Character and community (19:30)
• Stoicism and Buddhism (23:20)
• Can society cause mental illness? (25:00)
• Harmony and mental health (39:50)
• Individuality, alienation, and mental health (44:00)
• Questioning cultural assumptions productively (49:40)
• Community innovation and mental health (55:00)

You can learn more about Alexus and his work here:

• Website

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