Philosophy & Theology
Leisure and Sabbath: Remedying the Malaise of Work
Modern American work culture is the worst of both worlds. On the one hand, we view work as an all-consuming tool for status and ambition. On the other, we despise it as an obstacle to our hobbies and relationships—our “real lives.” The result is burnout and an overwhelming societal pessimism. How ought we remedy this crisis in meaning? Paradoxically, Elliott Jones argues, we must first understand the purpose of leisure in order to better understand the purpose of work.
Elliott r. jONES
What is the use in seeking good?
On the one-year anniversary of Seeking the Good’s launch, we reflect on who we are, how we write, and why ideas such as these matter.
Bryce Fuemmeler
Why disagreement is good for us
Today’s university is gripped by polarization. Yet this should not obscure the fact that disagreement, when done properly, bolsters our own views and moves us closer to truth. A first step toward this end is to re-engage with philosophy, which has power to ignite a virtuous culture on campus, not in spite of—but because of—our disagreements.
Dr. Xavier Symons
Balance and harmony: The hidden heart of happiness
For centuries the West has been animated by a spirit of maximalism. Yet a different, more Eastern approach — optimalism — would usher in both “balance” and “harmony” into our well-being lexicon. These principles, if studied seriously, have a real possibility to heal a world beset by crises.