Do your most hidden desires say something about the worth of your character?In this episode of Ideas on Trial, Leopold Ajami and Ricardo Pinto join together to examine the notion of the 'dark side' of human nature. Does such a thing exist or can we understand it from another framework? Why is it common that our desires get in the way of our convictions? And how can philosophy help us harmonize thought and feeling?Check out our courses: https://learn.novelphilosophy.academySupport the show
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Do your most hidden desires say something about the worth of your character?In this episode of Ideas on Trial, Leopold Ajami and Ricardo Pinto join together to examine the notion of the 'dark side' of human nature. Does such a thing exist or can we understand it from another framework? Why is it common that our desires get in the way of our convictions? And how can philosophy help us harmonize thought and feeling?Check out our courses: https://learn.novelphilosophy.academySupport the show
One of the most important factors that can help you build a resilient character to face adversity and the uncertainty inherent in the future is the confidence that whatever facts you discover about yourself—flaws, errors, failures, basic struggles—you have the capacity to deal with that knowledge as it is without the need of pretending things are otherwise.For someone who is investing in their life and wants to see significant change for the better, truth—more specifically, what is irrevocabl...
Ideas On Trial
Do your most hidden desires say something about the worth of your character?In this episode of Ideas on Trial, Leopold Ajami and Ricardo Pinto join together to examine the notion of the 'dark side' of human nature. Does such a thing exist or can we understand it from another framework? Why is it common that our desires get in the way of our convictions? And how can philosophy help us harmonize thought and feeling?Check out our courses: https://learn.novelphilosophy.academySupport the show
