Perennial Wisdom
Join the search! Perennial Wisdom (formerly In Search of Wisdom) is a podcast for seekers and curious minds. Each episode explores philosophical and spiritual traditions for practical wisdom for modern living.
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The Self-Directed Life — Making Sense of Free Will
In this episode of Perennial Wisdom, my guest is Ken Sheldon, author of Freely Determined. Ken is a researcher and professor of psychology; his areas of study are positive psychology, motivation, and well-being.
Today, you can expect to learn the complex interplay between free will, determinism, and happiness. The importance of autonomy and the role of personal choices in achieving well-being. Along with the downsides of a deterministic worldview and the significance of mistakes in personal growth.
Key Takeaways
The meaning of free will
The downsides of determinism
How to lead a self-directed life
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Thank you for watching; I hope you found something useful for daily life.
Until next time, be wise and be well,
J.W.
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