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Guest on EconTalk · 2 books · 1 episode across 1 podcast

Richard Gunderman appeared on EconTalk to discuss themes of greed, economic philosophy, and human nature. During the conversation, Gunderman recommended Leo Tolstoy's novella The Death of Ivan Ilyich and Other Stories, noting that it served as a useful comparison when examining characters and self-deception. He also discussed Thomas Hobbes's book Leviathan, analyzing the philosophical arguments concerning human egoism and foundational nature. Through these literary discussions, Gunderman explored complex moral questions regarding human motivation, selfishness, and mortality.

Books recommended by Richard Gunderman

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  1. The Death of Ivan Ilyich and Other Stories

    Leo Tolstoy · Recommended · 1 episode

    The Death of Ivan Ilyich and Other Stories by Leo Tolstoy is a profound novella exploring mortality, self-deception, and the existential reckoning of a dying man.

    Recommended
    “it reminds me a little bit of the the death of ivan ellich which another story of tolstoy's i recommend”
    EconTalk Richard Gunderman on Greed, Adam Smith, and Leo Tolstoy 2022-04-04 Listen at 9:04
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

  2. Leviathan

    Thomas Hobbes · Discussed · 1 episode

    Leviathan by Thomas Hobbes is a foundational political treatise arguing that in the absence of a powerful central authority, human life would exist in a state of perpetual and violent conflict.

    Discussed
    “well if you read leviathan i think hobbs thinks we're fundamentally egoists”
    EconTalk Richard Gunderman on Greed, Adam Smith, and Leo Tolstoy 2022-04-04 Listen at 20:15
    Where to get it
    AmazonListen on Audible

Appearances

EpisodePodcastDateBooks
Richard Gunderman on Greed, Adam Smith, and Leo TolstoyEconTalk2022-04-042