Episode 11 | Why Do We Take Risks?

03/11/2025 57 min Temporada 1 Episodio 11

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In episode eleven, Dr. Firestone asks the question, "Why are we thrilled by risk taking?" Ultimately, this question leads him to the philosophy of Søren Kierkegaard. Join Dr. Firestone as he unpacks some of the ideas of found in Kierkegaard regarding the stages of moral human development.The Firestone Files: Letters to My Grandchildren is a podcast hosted by Dr. Chris Firestone. In it, Dr. Firestone uses his expertise in philosophy and worldview to bring answers to profound questions to bear on the mundane of life through personal anecdotes and family stories.Dr. Firestone is Vice President of Academic Excellence and Strategic Partnerships as well as Director of The Great Writings Honors Program at Champion Christian College in Hot Springs, Arkansas. He is Professor of Philosophy, Emeritus, and former Director of the Humanities Division at Trinity College in Trinity International University, where he taught and conducted research for over twenty-five years.Facebook: The Firestone FilesInstagram: @TheFirestoneFilesTwitter: @FirestoneFiles

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