Can philosophy actually improve your life? Find out how to reach your goals using guidance from different philosphical theories.
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What do you want out of life? The things we care about in life often conflict, preventing us from doing what matters most to us. How do we start thinking about our goals to enable us to reflect on them effectively?
Blending personal stories, philosophy, and psychology, join philosopher Valerie Tiberius as she discusses invaluable advice about living well by understanding your values and resolving the conflicts that frustrate their fulfilment.
In this talk, discover the importance of interconnectedness and strategies for coping with obstacles to realising your goals.
This talk was recorded by the Ri on 7 March 2023.
Valerie Tiberius is Professor of Philosophy and Department Chair at the University of Minnesota, where she has taught since 1998. She earned her B.A. from the University of Toronto and her M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Her work explores the ways in which philosophy and psychology can both contribute to the study of well-being and virtue. She has also published numerous articles on the topics of practical reasoning, prudential virtues, well-being, and the relationship between positive psychology and ethics, and has received grants from the John Templeton Foundation and the National Endowment for the Humanities. She is currently Vice-President/President Elect of the Central Division of the American Philosophical Association.
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