Book · 2020 · Philosophy
Lost in Thought
The Hidden Pleasures of an Intellectual Life
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You can uh we'll link to her uh her episode on her book Lost in Thought.
The best things said about it
The philosopher Zena Hitz has a nice phrase for this in um I'm not sure if it's in her book Lost in Thought or in some of the essays around the book.
Why people recommend it
Lost in Thought by Zena Hitz is a philosophical exploration of the value of intellectual life, inner freedom, and the transformative power of learning away from utilitarian pressures. The book has been referenced multiple times by Russ Roberts and Kieran Setiya on EconTalk. Russ Roberts mentioned the volume during an episode about education to explain that genuine learning is not merely about acquiring a diverse range of opinions. On another occasion, Roberts brought up Hitz and her book to highlight the transformative power of reading and to direct listeners to a past podcast episode link. Kieran Setiya also referenced the work while discussing mundane activities that carry positive intrinsic value, noting that Hitz utilizes a helpful phrase regarding these concepts within her essays or the book itself. The recurring mentions of the text across different conversations underscore its enduring influence on discussions surrounding personal development, contemplation, and the true purpose of education in modern society.
Every mention
Russ Roberts You can uh we'll link to her uh her episode on her book Lost in Thought. 3
“You can uh we'll link to her uh her episode on her book Lost in Thought.”
“i learned this from a guest from my podcast named xena hits she wrote a book called lost in thought”
“because as an air jet but with xena hits on her book lost in thought”
Kieran Setiya The philosopher Zena Hitz has a nice phrase for this in um I'm not sure if it's in her book Lost in Thought… 1
“The philosopher Zena Hitz has a nice phrase for this in um I'm not sure if it's in her book Lost in Thought or in some of the essays around the book.”
Also mentioned in the same episodes
Other mentions (3: passing, ad reads, own books)
“She is the author of Lost in Thought, The Hidden Pleasures of an Intellectual Life.”
“And why am I doing that? Yeah. Uh well, I'm doing that because I want more people to recognize this activity and to live it out and to uh uh teach it in schools.”
“Her book is Lost in Thought.”