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Thinking CuriousAuthor: Jessica Stearns
We know that stories often serve to reveal truths that can impact our lives for good. Thinking Curious is the place where we unpack abstract ideas found wrapped up in stories to discover the enduring truths they illustrate about our human nature, common sense, living well and the pursuit of our purpose. Thinking Curious is brought to you by Purposed Pathways to Learning and hosted by cognitive development practitioner and critical thinking coach, Jessica Stearns. Language: en Genres: Philosophy, Science, Social Sciences, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Themes, Principles, and Virtues
Wednesday, 21 June, 2023
Who knew a conversation over a cup of coffee could percolate new ideas for a podcast? Stranger still, that the podcast would focus on fairy tales and short stories as sources for lessons in human nature, values, and virtues… In this episode, we explore the importance of virtues in our lives and how cultivating them can lead to greater happiness and fulfillment. The discussion delves into the differences between virtues and values, and why the significance of virtues has diminished over time. We take a look back at the short stories and fairy tales we’ve discussed through the lens of virtuous (and not so virtuous) behavior. By revisiting short stories like The Gift of the Magi, Goldilocks, The Ugly Duckling, and others, we can recognize and discuss virtues such as compassion, courage, perseverance, and resilience, and their impact on personal growth and well-being. Discussion Points: A chat with a friend at the Toasted and Roasted coffee shop Virtues vs. values Ruminations on “virtues”…. Looking back at short stories in previous episodes for important virtues Check out earlier episodes of Thinking Curious to hear in-depth discussions of the short stories and fairy tales I mentioned in this episode Subscribe or Follow the podcast, and use the links below to access the Thinking Curious Project and The Thinking Curious Review for additional content Resources: Thinking Curious Project Thinking Curious Review Cognitive Development Coaching with Jessica Toasted & Roasted Quote from Virtues and Psychology Book: Virtue and Psychology: Pursuing Excellence in Ordinary Practices Description of Virtues and Psychology Virtues For Life The Book of Virtues 30th Anniversary Edition Resilience from a Virtue Perspective Perseverance What are virtuous people like?
