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"The Origins Of Human Emotions And Their Purpose - Dr Laith Al-Shawaf"
of Modern Wisdom
Podcast: Modern Wisdom
Episode: The Origins Of Human Emotions And Their Purpose - Dr Laith Al-Shawaf
Published on September 28, 2024
Here’s a list of all the books mentioned in this episode. Click on the links to watch specific excerpts on YouTube and feel free to purchase the books if they caught your interest!
The Moral Animal
Buy The Moral Animal by Robert Wright on Amazon
You know, my love for evolutionary psychology began with Robert Wright's 'The Moral Animal', which I think still holds up after 33 years.
During a discussion about human emotions, podcast host Chris Williamson shares that his interest in evolutionary psychology was sparked by Robert Wright's book 'The Moral Animal,' which he believes remains relevant even after 33 years.
Why Buddhism is True
Buy Why Buddhism is True by Robert Wright on Amazon
He also wrote another book called 'Why Buddhism Is True', in which he quotes a Buddhist thinker saying ultimately in life happiness comes down to the decision between choosing to become aware of our mental afflictions or to be ruled by them.
In a discussion about human emotions, podcast host Chris Williamson mentions Robert Wright's book, 'Why Buddhism Is True'. He highlights a key idea from the book about the importance of being aware of our mental afflictions rather than being controlled by them.