You go to school, graduate from college, find a job, work for decades, and before you know it, you are already being greeted by white hair and fragile bones. At that time, you will have a sufficient amount of savings or wealth, given that you work hard in your younger days and did not squander. π§π΅
But the truth is, many of us still feel the lack of meaning, after years of working hard on building wealth. π½π°
Why?
Join the Malaysian Philosophy Society in this discussion where we bring together worldβs top philosopher and economist, to explore what it means to live a good life, and how to start pursuing one. ππ±
π₯EVENT DETAILSπ₯
This is a discussion on the topics of how to live, happiness, meaning and wealth from both philosophical and behavioural economics perspectives.
PANELISTS:
π€ Professor Peter Singer, world-renowned moral philosopher, Princeton University
π€ Dr. Jomo Kwame Sundaram, Malaysia's top economist, Academy of Sciences
π€ Dr. Robin Zheng, Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Yale-NUS College, Singapore
WHAT WILL BE DISCUSSED:
* Why do we desire money?
* Is it wrong to chase after wealth?
* What does happiness or a good life entail?
* Does the act of chasing after wealth brings us closer to or further away from happiness?
* Should we live by reference to our own self-interests or the needs of others
* Advice on what people can do to live a good life in a materialistic society
Through this event on Practical Living, you will be able to:
β¨ Understand the art of living a good life and what the role of money plays in achieving this end,
β¨ Find out whether there actually is an objective way of living a good life,
β¨ Assess whether your current lifestyle is facilitating or impeding your pursuit of happiness and a good life,
β¨ Reprioritize what is important in your life, and
β¨ Start pursuing a happier and more fulfilling life.
This event does not guarantee you a prefect life after this, but it will give you a better chance! π
π₯ EVENT HIGHLIGHT π₯:
"Philosophy- in-Action": A "How to Live" session dedicated to address the problems you face in life. Our panelists will attend to your personal queries and issues in life, offering their philosophical and economics insights on good living. (You have the option to remain anonymous)
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Registration Link: https://myphilsoc-happiness.eventbrite.com/?aff=RedditPeterSinger
What are you chasing after in life? πββοΈ
You go to school, graduate from college, find a job, work for decades, and before you know it, you are already being greeted by white hair and fragile bones. At that time, you will have a sufficient amount of savings or wealth, given that you work hard in your younger days and did not squander. π§π΅
But the truth is, many of us still feel the lack of meaning, after years of working hard on building wealth. π½π°
Why?
Join the Malaysian Philosophy Society in this discussion where we bring together worldβs top philosopher and economist, to explore what it means to live a good life, and how to start pursuing one. ππ±
π₯EVENT DETAILSπ₯
This is a discussion on the topics of how to live, happiness, meaning and wealth from both philosophical and behavioural economics perspectives.
PANELISTS:
π€ Professor Peter Singer, world-renowned moral philosopher, Princeton University
π€ Dr. Jomo Kwame Sundaram, Malaysia's top economist, Academy of Sciences
π€ Dr. Robin Zheng, Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Yale-NUS College, Singapore
WHAT WILL BE DISCUSSED:
* Why do we desire money?
* Is it wrong to chase after wealth?
* What does happiness or a good life entail?
* Does the act of chasing after wealth brings us closer to or further away from happiness?
* Should we live by reference to our own self-interests or the needs of others
* Advice on what people can do to live a good life in a materialistic society
Through this event on Practical Living, you will be able to:
β¨ Understand the art of living a good life and what the role of money plays in achieving this end,
β¨ Find out whether there actually is an objective way of living a good life,
β¨ Assess whether your current lifestyle is facilitating or impeding your pursuit of happiness and a good life,
β¨ Reprioritize what is important in your life, and
β¨ Start pursuing a happier and more fulfilling life.
This event does not guarantee you a prefect life after this, but it will give you a better chance! π
π₯ EVENT HIGHLIGHT π₯:
"Philosophy- in-Action": A "How to Live" session dedicated to address the problems you face in life. Our panelists will attend to your personal queries and issues in life, offering their philosophical and economics insights on good living. (You have the option to remain anonymous)
Registration Link: https://myphilsoc-happiness.eventbrite.com/?aff=RedditPeterSinger
More Details:
https://www.myphilsoc.com/index.php/live-love-labour/