In this episode, Gary Arnell talks about the lessons we've learned from philosophy over the last 2,350 years on how to create a happy life and flourishing society.

My guest in this episode is Gary Arnell, a scholar who studies various fields including the philosophy of happiness, political philosophy, history, and much more.

In this conversation, Nicolas and Gary talk about the philosophy of happiness, virtue, politics, religion, and more. They discuss Aristotle's influence on the Declaration of Independence, John Locke's influence on our values, culture, and politics, and where the great thinkers have gotten our society today.

0:00 Intro

0:37 What Is Happiness?

6:12 Is There a Creator?

10:05 Why Should We Listen to Aristotle? What is Virtue?

16:42 What Makes a Complete, Happy Life?

22:00 Types of Friendships & Power Dynamics

29:54 Is the Declaration of Independence Based on Aristotle's Ideas?

31:28 How Do We Know What The Right Thing to Do Is?

36:06 John Locke's Influence on Our Values, Culture, and Politics

50:43 Effects on Contemporary Politics

1:02:05 What If Theism Is False?

1:12:58 Why Assume Reason Is Divine?

1:23:29 What Should People Learn First?

1:24:59 Where You Can Find Gary

1:27:47 Teaser for Greg Denning Interview

Gary's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@culturestack

Gary's Blog: https://www.culturestack.online/

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pLn_gO477-4