Perennial Wisdom

In this episode, my guest is Massimo Pigliucci, the author of the new book, The Quest for Character. Prof. Pigliucci has a PhD in Evolutionary Biology and a PhD in Philosophy. He currently is the K.D. Irani Professor of Philosophy at the City College of New York. His research interests include the philosophy of science, the nature of pseudoscience, and practical philosophies like Stoicism. You can learn more about Prof. Pigliucci at massimopigliucci.org.In the conversation, Massimo and I discuss:Whether virtue can be taughtHow to define or think about virtueWhy we have a duty to cultivate our characterThe connection between character and your philosophy of lifeHow to see yourself as a citizen of the world and much moreSupport the Show:Subscribe to Perennial Meditations  on SubstackRead articles on Medium; become a memberRecord a studio-quality podcast on Squadcast; start a free trial todayFollow In Search of Wisdom: Instagram | Twitter | Youtube

Show Notes

In this episode, my guest is Massimo Pigliucci, the author of the new book, The Quest for Character. Prof. Pigliucci has a PhD in Evolutionary Biology and a PhD in Philosophy. He currently is the K.D. Irani Professor of Philosophy at the City College of New York. His research interests include the philosophy of science, the nature of pseudoscience, and practical philosophies like Stoicism. You can learn more about Prof. Pigliucci at massimopigliucci.org.

In the conversation, Massimo and I discuss:

  • Whether virtue can be taught
  • How to define or think about virtue
  • Why we have a duty to cultivate our character
  • The connection between character and your philosophy of life
  • How to see yourself as a citizen of the world and much more


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Follow In Search of Wisdom: Instagram | Twitter | Youtube

What is Perennial Wisdom?

Perennial Wisdom is a podcast for seekers and curious minds. Each episode seeks to uncover universal truths and enduring ideas from philosophical and spiritual traditions. Learn more at perennial.substack.com.