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Here the Scottish philosopher Alasdair MacIntyre perceives a shift from communal ethics to a world order in which the individual has apparently become the norm. In his magnum opus After Virtue, MacIntyre explodes, among other things, the myth of modern moral freedom. Yes, we have been liberated from priests and the morality they imposed on us; but,

Paul Verhaeghe • What About Me?: The Struggle for Identity in a Market-Based Society

I have discovered in my time here that the people who inspire me the most are those who left the hallway, shut the door behind them and settled in. It’s Fred Rogers recording Episode 895 of Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood because he was committed to advancing a humane model of children’s television. It’s Dorothy Day sitting with the same outcast folks nig... See more

Pete Davis • “A Counterculture of Commitment” Speech

Becoming the Marginalian: After 15 Years, Brain Pickings Reborn

Maria Popova themarginalian.org

A Mathematician's Apology (Canto Classics)

G. H. Hardy

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The Road Home: A Contemporary Exploration of the Buddhist Path

Ethan Nichtern

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Humanity Over Talent, Every Time The director Tommy Kail (Hamilton, In The Heights, Freestyle Love Supreme, and more) likes to say of his approach to casting actors, hiring for his production company, and choosing collaborators: “Humanity over talent, every time.” “Life is hard,” he explains. “The creative process is hard. Going to work is hard. I

The problem with the Lean Startup as a mindset is that it leads to a Minimal Viable Life. And I know many people feel like they’re living one these days. The Lean startup is a mental model that is ultimately not helpful for human flourishing. There are metaphysical, creative, and moral issues with it.

read.lukeburgis.com • Why We Need More Omakase Creators

David hadn’t been fully facing what mattered to him at this stage in his life and it was draining his passion and vitality. This was an increasing weight on him, as he had lost his purpose and trajectory in life.

Richard Strozzi-Heckler • The Leadership Dojo: Build Your Foundation as an Exemplary Leader

The Best of Andrew Huberman.

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