Using the wisdom and knowledge of great thinkers to better ourselves today and guide us towards tomorrow.
The Tao Te Ching, better known as, The Tao, written over 2,000 years ago is a true classic of spiritual and philosophical thought. Lao Tzu created it as a guide to living a life of peace, serenity, and compassion and affords us the same opportunity 25 hundred years later.
Adam Smith, one of the great enlightenment philosophers, is best known for his book, "The Wealth of Nations". But prior to it, the guiding principle behind his economic theories are found in his work known as, The Theory of Moral Sentiments. In this episode, we explore how his thinking not only makes for a better society but can enrich us as individuals.
How to use the words and wisdom of Aristotle to guide us through our most turbulent times.