Big Brains

Why Mourning Is Essential To Our Well-Being, With Jonathan Lear

Mar 2, 2023 · 25 min · Episode 107 · 24.5 MB
0:00-25:33

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Mourning is an inevitable part of our human existence. But what exactly does it mean to mourn, and why is it an essential part of our well-being and survival? These questions have long fascinated Prof. Jonathan Lear, a philosopher at the University of Chicago.

In his new book, Imagining the End: Mourning and Ethical Life, Lear unpacks why mourning contributes to a life well lived. He dissects the many ways we mourn in our everyday lives; when attachments are taken away from us, and even when we express gratitude. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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