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Aristotle

A New Understanding of Human Beings’ Most Basic Desire

January 8, 2026

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Why You Should Keep an Open Mind on the Divine

Arthur C. Brooks

October 30, 2025

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Book Recommendations

Seven Books About What Corruption Actually Looks Like

Zephyr Teachout

September 22, 2025

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The Wonder Reader

How to Really Rest

March 29, 2025

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You Can Do Leisure Better, Seriously

Arthur C. Brooks

March 27, 2025

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How My Struggle With Wittgenstein Can Make You Happier

Arthur C. Brooks

January 23, 2025

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Are You a Platonist or an Aristotelian?

Arthur C. Brooks

October 24, 2024

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Aristotle’s 10 Rules for a Good Life

Arthur C. Brooks

August 10, 2023

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Meta Doesn’t Mean What You Think It Does

June 6, 2022

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How to Build a Life

The Key to a Good Parent-Child Relationship? Low Expectations.

Arthur C. Brooks

May 12, 2022

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How to Build a Life

Sports Are Great Because They’re Pointless

Arthur C. Brooks

April 14, 2022

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How to Build a Life

The Best Friends Can Do Nothing for You

Arthur C. Brooks

April 8, 2021

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