From What We Gathered

From What We Gathered

By Dani Nelson & Kylie ShaharSociety & CultureEducationSelf-ImprovementPhilosophy
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From What We Gathered episodes

  • Friendship Episode 2: Epictetus
    On Episode 2 of From What We Gathered, we present the Stoic ideal of friendship through the teachings of Epictetus. In Stoicism, living a life of virtue means maintaining focus on wisdom, temperance, courage and justice at all times to live a life of true flourishing, whether this includes friends or not. We'll spend a good chunk of the episode contrasting Aristotle's teachings so you too can muse over which ideas resonate most with you. Both, one-or-the-other, neither? It's part of the fun of considering various philosophies!
    32 min
  • Friendship Episode 1: Aristotle
    For the first series of From What We Gathered, we've picked friendship as our primary subject to massage our brains with philosophical consideration. Kicking off the whole thing is a discussion of Hellenistic powerhouse, Aristotle, and his friendship species. By identifying the types of friendships we invest our time in, we might be able to redirect our attentions to deeper and more fulfilling relationships, but we can also enjoy a couple of mental moments of tossing our friends in the sorting hat and see if they shake out as friends of pleasure, utility or virtue.
    Want to skip the pressure of listening but want to enjoy a vague after episode 'assignment'? Text/call a friend of virtue and let them know they are more than just a bff, they make you a better person. 🥰
    39 min

About From What We Gathered

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From What We Gathered is a podcast series that explores everyday concepts through the ideas of a variety of philosophers. Inviting the audience to join along in consideration of some of life’s perennial questions, co-hosts Dani Nelson and Kylie Shahar weigh in on these ideas from their different backgrounds. While Dani’s educational background is mostly (entirely?) of the informal, self-driven sort, she shares her understanding and vault of historical context-setting knowledge with Kylie’s conversational (so, don’t worry: unscholarly!) chit-chat, which is shaped by her formal training as a professional philosopher. If you enjoy enriching your mind with a new way of thinking about ordinary and familiar ideas, or you just want to benefit from the remnants of old wisdom (peppered with contemporary scenarios) in a lively humorous spirit, join us on From What We Gathered.