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No Stupid Questions
215. Is It Okay to Do the Right Thing for the Wrong Reason?

No Stupid Questions

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2024 35:02


What's wrong with donating to charity for the tax write-off? Should we think less of people who do volunteer work to pad their resumes? And why is Angela stopping women in public parks to compliment them? SOURCES:Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.Geoffrey Goodwin, professor of psychology at the University of Pennsylvania.Jon Huntsman, politician, diplomat, and businessman.Immanuel Kant, 18th-century German philosopher.Emrys Westacott, professor of philosophy at Alfred University. RESOURCES:"How Inferred Motives Shape Moral Judgements," by Ryan W. Carlson, Yochanan E. Bigman, Kurt Gray, Melissa J. Ferguson, and M. J. Crockett (Nature Reviews Psychology, 2022)."Just 2 Minutes of Walking After a Meal Is Surprisingly Good for You," by Rachel Fairbank (The New York Times, 2022)."Psychological Egoism," by Emrys Westacott (ThoughtCo, 2020)."A Meta-Analytic Review of Moral Licensing," by Irene Blanken, Niels van de Ven, and Marcel Zeelenberg (Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, 2015)."Selfish or Selfless? On the Signal Value of Emotion in Altruistic Behavior," by Alixandra Barasch, Emma E. Levine, Jonathan Z. Berman, and Deborah A. Small (Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 2014)."Greenwashing — the Deceptive Tactics Behind Environmental Claims," by the United Nations. EXTRAS:"Giving It Away," by People I (Mostly) Admire (2022)."How Can We Get More Virtue and Less ‘Virtue Signaling'?" by No Stupid Questions (2020)."Does Doing Good Give You License to Be Bad?" by Freakonomics Radio (2018).

Resilience Agenda Radio
Minimalism vs. Frugality: Unlocking Happiness Through Simple Living with Emrys Westacott – Ep. 25

Resilience Agenda Radio

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2024 63:46


Join us for a fascinating conversation with philosopher Emrys Westacott as we delve into the wisdom of frugality. In a world obsessed with consumerism and status, Emrys offers a refreshing perspective on simple living and its potential to unlock true happiness. We explore the philosophical roots of frugality, discuss the challenges and rewards of embracing this lifestyle, and discover how it can lead to a more fulfilling and meaningful life. Whether you're a seasoned minimalist or just starting to explore the concept of simple living, this episode offers valuable insights and practical tips for navigating the complexities of the modern world.

KL Reads
Emrys Westacott - 3 chiến lược Khắc kỉ cho một cuộc sống hạnh phúc

KL Reads

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2021 12:41


Với cuốn sách A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy tác giả William Irvine khẳng định cuộc sống của nhiều người trong chúng ta sẽ hạnh phúc hơn nhiều nếu chúng ta trở thành những người Khắc kỉ. Làm sao mà lí thuyết và việc thực hành một trường phái triết học được ra đời từ tận 1500 năm trước cách mạng công nghiệp vẫn có thể có giá trị đến tận ngày nay, một thế giới thay đổi không ngừng và là nơi ngự trị của công nghệ? Irvine đã trình bày những chiến lược cụ thể mà những người Stoic khuyên chúng ta áp dụng trong cuộc sống hàng ngày. Ba trong số đó đặc biệt quan trọng: hình dung tiêu cực, nội tại hóa mục tiêu và thường xuyên tiết chế bản thân. -- Original: 3 Stoic Strategies For Becoming Happier

Crazy Money with Paul Ollinger
The Wisdom of Frugality (with Emrys Westacott)

Crazy Money with Paul Ollinger

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2020 47:53


A fun (and sometimes funny) conversation about frugality? Heck yes, friends, because this is Crazy Money! Emrys Westacott is the author of The Wisdom of Frugality and professor of Philosophy at Alfred University. In addition to courses on ethics, happiness and logic, Emrys teaches an Honors seminar called Tightwaddery, or The Good Life on a Dollar a Day in which students hunt for bargains at yard sales, cut each other’s hair, and cook a banquet composed of meals that cost about a dollar to prepare. One student’s recipe was called “Apple Crisp and how to pilfer your ingredients from the dining hall (which suggests she might not have gotten an “A+” in Emrys’ Ethics class). The Daily Beast named Tightwaddery one of America’s “Hottest College Courses” and CNN called it one of “22 Fascinating and Bizarre College Classes.” Emrys' work on the topic of frugality centers around a few important questions: What does it mean to live the good life? Can frugality actually make you happier? And--while we’re at it--what does frugality even mean? In today’s episode, Emrys and I discuss what Stoicism, Buddhism, the Epicureans, and Christianity can teach us about getting the most out of life by knowing what we want from our money. We touch on Puritanism, Transcendentalism, Neo-liberalism, Quarantine, the FIRE movement, and some other books you might want to check out (The Sum of Small Things: A Theory of the Aspirational Class by Elizabeth Currid-Halkett and The Happiness Curve by Jonathan Rauch). Yes, this is a rollicking intellectual soirée, and you are invited! I know you’ll enjoy Emrys' vast knowledge of the philosophical schools and refined sense of humor (by which I mean he laughed at most of my jokes). Find out more about Emrys and his work on his website and on 3 Quarks Daily. Read Paul's latest essays on Medium. Find out more about Crazy Money and Paul Ollinger on his website and/or follow him on the socials: • Twitter: http://Twitter.com/Paul_Ollinger • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paul_ollinger/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PaulOllinger/ • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulollinger/ Produced and edited by Mike Carano. Are you really still reading? Don’t you have anything better to do? All the important information is above this…. I’m totally serious. Did you know a lot of podcast episode descriptions are purposefully over-written just to cram in a bunch of keywords to make them discoverable inside the podcast apps? But since you're still here, I’ll let you know that upcoming episodes will address coronavirus, inequality, the wealth gap, my new Peloton, Covid-19, whether Cialis Trump (s) Viagra, the asbestos -like qualities of certain insurance products, wellness, mindfulness, black lives matter, social media, Oprah, Wall Street, refinancing, Taylor Swift ’s net worth, pandemic, quarantine, weight loss, diets, get rich, make money while you sleep.

RNZ: Sunday Morning
Professor Emrys Westacott: Covid-19 pandemic 'spells the end of the neoliberal era'

RNZ: Sunday Morning

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2020 20:52


Many have revelled in a return to a simpler life due to Covid-19. Professor Emrys Westacott, who wrote The Wisdom of Frugality, says this is a time to reflect on whether the type of society we had built was the kind of society that we want.

RNZ: Sunday Morning
Professor Emrys Westacott: Covid-19 pandemic 'spells the end of the neoliberal era'

RNZ: Sunday Morning

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2020 20:52


Many have revelled in a return to a simpler life due to Covid-19. Professor Emrys Westacott, who wrote The Wisdom of Frugality, says this is a time to reflect on whether the type of society we had built was the kind of society that we want.

Eclectic Intellection
How to Live Frugally?: A Conversation with Emrys Westacott

Eclectic Intellection

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2020 54:37


Is it possible to live a simple, good life in these difficult times? And what role does frugality play in simple living? In this conversation, I discuss frugality with Dr. Emrys Westacott. We focus on his 2016 book, The Wisdom of Frugality: Why Less is More - More or Less, which was published by Princeton University Press.

Speaking with...
Speaking with: Emrys Westacott on the virtue of frugal living

Speaking with...

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2017 23:53


Simple living in a complex time – is a return to frugality the key to happiness? Xurxo Martínez/flickr, CC BY-NC-SAThey say the best things in life are free – or at least, Emrys Westacott seems to think so. For those who have the choice, the rejection of extravagance is deemed highly virtuous. Many of the great thinkers of history have advocated the moral value of frugal living, but in our culture of excess the temptation to indulge can be difficult to overcome. William Isdale spoke with Emrys Westacott, a Professor of Philosophy at Alfred University, New York, about how a return to simple living could bring greater happiness in our increasingly complex world – though there’s a case to be made for the cultural value of extravagance, too. Emrys Westacott is the author of The Wisdom of Frugality: Why Less Is More - More or Less, a philosophically informed reflection on the benefits of frugal living. Subscribe to The Conversation’s Speaking With podcasts on Apple Podcasts, or follow on Tunein Radio. Additional Audio William Hemblton: Hotel Carpe Diem Advertisement Telstra: The Magic of Technology Freesound: dobroide - 20060824.forest03.wav Freesound: InspectorJ - Stream, Water, C.wav Freesound: eastierp - frogs in a pond Freesound: Arctura - AMBIENT LOOP - Perfectly Clear - Wilderness Hillside - FILTERED.mp3 Freesound: pcaeldries - FireBurning_v2.wav Lr33s_ag: All of Donald Trump’s Billions Music Free Music Archive: Blue Dot Sessions - Wisteria Free Music Archive: U.S. Army Blues - Main Stem Free Music Archive: U.S. Army Blues - Not On The Bus Free Music Archive: Jason Shaw - Running Waters Free Music Archive: Gillicuddy - Adventure, Darling Free Music Archive: Gardner Chamber Orchestra - Mozart: Sinfonia Concertante for violin and viola, K. 364 Emrys Westacott received a summer stipend from the National Endowment for the Humanities in 2010 to support the writing of his last book, 'The Wisdom of Frugality.'William Isdale does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

Live Immediately with mike campbell
046: Emrys Westacott - The Wisdom of Frugality

Live Immediately with mike campbell

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2017 43:55


One of the easiest ways to learn is to listen to people that have done it before you. We often do this when it comes to learning new skills for a profession—we do an apprenticeship, attend university or have a tutor. So why don’t we listen to people about living life, as it seems to be one of the most challenging adventures we are all trying to navigate through. My fun conversation today is with Emrys Westacott, who is the professor of philosophy at New York’s Alfred University. Emrys’ most recent book is titled The Wisdom of Frugality, where he examines why, for more than two millennia, so many philosophers and people with a reputation for wisdom have been advocating frugality and simple living as the key to the good life. In this episode Emrys and I discuss how simple living has changed over the centuries, the role our expectations play, simple pleasures, and holding our materialistic desires in check. Along with the importance friendship has on our happiness and one of Emrys’ classes, Tightwaddery: The Good Life on a Dollar a Day. I thoroughly enjoyed this conversation and tapping into all of Emrys’ wisdom. I hope you enjoy x www.liveimmediately.com

The Art of Manliness
#303: The Philosphy of Frugality

The Art of Manliness

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2017 35:53


Today on the show, I talk to Emrys Westacott, philosophy professor and author of "The Wisdom of Frugality," about the philosophical history of penny pinching. We begin our conversation discussing what philosophers mean by frugality and the various philosophical schools that gave frugality primacy. We then go on to summarize the arguments as to why frugality makes people wiser and happier, the counter-arguments to frugality as a virtue, why the ideal of frugality changes based on circumstances, and why living frugally is harder to do today than in times past. This show provides a nuanced look at a much-praised virtue and will leave you mulling over how, why, and to what extent to strive for it in your own life.