Philosophy Bakes Bread

Posted 2/6/2016 Philosophy Bakes Bread, Episode 4, “Uniting Mississippi.” This episode considers what philosophy has to say about leadership. It features a recorded presentation I gave at the Center for the Study of Southern Culture on my September 2015 book, ‘Uniting Mississippi: Democracy and Leadership in the South.’ Though Mississippi is the focus of my application, the principles and challenges apply through the South and beyond. A partial transcript for this episode is available here.

Posted 7/31/2015 Philosophy Bakes Bread, Episode 3, “Coping with Uncertainty.” This third episode of Philosophy Bakes Bread focuses on challenges for live and work that concern uncertainty and fear of the unknown. Philosophical ideas about the nature of knowledge can be of help, as well as some conceptual and practical tools for addressing or overcoming our worries. The transcript for this episode is available here.

Posted 5/21/2015 Philosophy Bakes Bread, Episode 2, “Purpose in Life and Work.” This second episode of Philosophy Bakes Bread considers the challenge of envisioning and choosing the right purposes for oneself and for one’s organizations in life and at work. The transcript for this episode is available here.

Posted 3/14/2015 Philosophy Bakes Bread, Episode 1, “Acceptance & Happiness with Stoicism.” This first episode of Philosophy Bakes Bread presents a very personal story about how stoic philosophy can make a profound difference for the better in our lives when we encounter difficulties beyond our control. The transcript for this episode is available here.