Perennial Meditations

On today’s episode, my guest is Kieran Setiya, the author of the new book Life is Hard: How Philosophy Can Help Us Find Our Way. Kieran teaches philosophy at MIT, working mainly in ethics, epistemology, and the philosophy of mind. He is also the author of Midlife: A Philosophical Guide and has a philosophy podcast called Five Questions.
In the conversation, Kieran and I discuss:
Finding Our Way
Philosophy and Temperament
Philosophy as Self-Help
Loneliness and Grief
Hope and Despair
How to live a good life and much more

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Show Notes

On today’s episode, my guest is Kieran Setiya, the author of the new book Life is Hard: How Philosophy Can Help Us Find Our Way. Kieran teaches philosophy at MIT, working mainly in ethics, epistemology, and the philosophy of mind. He is also the author of Midlife: A Philosophical Guide and has a philosophy podcast called Five Questions.

In the conversation, Kieran and I discuss:

  • Finding Our Way
  • Philosophy and Temperament
  • Philosophy as Self-Help
  • Loneliness and Grief
  • Hope and Despair
  • How to live a good life and much more


Support the Show:


Follow us: Instagram | Twitter | Youtube


What is Perennial Meditations?

Perennial Meditations is a podcast for seekers and curious minds. Each episode delivers a quote, a meditation, and a practice—inspired by the writings of Stoics, Saints, and Sages. Learn more at perennial.substack.com.