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Jun 2024
58m 20s

Fun

ELLIE ANDERSON, PH.D. AND DAVID PEñA-GUZMáN, PH.D.
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Even philosophers need downtime. In episode 106 of Overthink, Ellie and David take a break and chase down fun’s place in today’s world — from its aesthetic opposition to the highbrow realm of beauty, to its peculiar absence from philosophical discourse. What role does fun play in the good life? How does fun relate to art, play, and ritual? Can you really hav ... Show More
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