
Stephen Angle | Growing Moral: A Confucian Guide to Life
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In this episode, my guest is Stephen Angle, the author of Growing Moral: A Confucian Guide to Life. Stephen is a philosophy writer and researcher specializing in Chinese Philosophy, Confucianism, Neo-Confucianism, and comparative philosophy. His research focuses on philosophy’s role in human rights, politics, and ethics.
In the conversation, Stephen and I discuss,
- Confucianism as a Way of Life
- The power of rituals
- How to embody your reading
- The wisdom of reflection
- Confucian wisdom in daily life and much more
Additional Resources:
- Stephen Angle: https://sangle.faculty.wesleyan.edu/
- Living a Good Life: https://livingagoodlife.com/
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