Top 10 Learning Moments
- Philosophy can help explain the faith we seek in our everyday lives and how to defend it.
- Faith is more than just hard evidence. There is a personal connection and experience that can’t always be explained easily.
- Philosophy plays this role in helping us explain the faith that we’re experiencing to other people. — Meghan Sullivan
- One of the most meaningful parts of writing the book for me was the dialogues and discussions that we had. — Paul Blaschko
- Philosophy is meant to be in the business of helping us discover what’s really worth constant valuing and which things are not. — Meghan Sullivan
- Work is an integral part of what we find valuable and meaningful in life.
- Aristotle argues that we are social rational animals. We flourish when we are aware of the common good and how we contribute to it.
- Even as people find benefits in remote work, there is something irreplaceable about being present with others.
- Work doesn’t have to be the ultimate source of meaning for your life. — Paul Blaschko
- You are so much more valuable than your impact measured outside of you. — Meghan Sullivan
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This series is hosted by ThinkND, the University of Notre Dame’s online learning community that connects you with videos, podcasts, articles, courses, and other resources to inspire minds and spark conversations on everything from faith and politics to science, technology, and your career.
Featured Speakers
Ryan Cook, Alumnus, University of Notre Dame; Cybersecurity Consultant, EY
Paul Blaschko, Assistant Teaching Professor in the Philosophy Department, University of Notre Dame
Meghan Sullivan, Wilsey Family Collegiate Professor of Philosophy, University of Notre Dame
“Is it okay to use your friends?”
A 5-minute explainer video by Paul Blaschko on Aristotle’s 3-fold distinction on friendship
Philosophical Meditation
Paul explains the basics of philosophical meditation
Can Philosophy Help Us Find Meaning in Work?
Consider the methodological differences between how psychologists, sociologists, and philosophers study happiness and practice skills of connecting philosophical principles with life episodes and work.
“Work doesn’t have to be the ultimate source of meaning for your life.”
– Paul Blaschko
