Episode

Finding by Losing

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Reasonable Hope (Philosophy)
Published
Jun 14, 2026
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178
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Summary

Why does happiness often disappear when we chase it directly? The Paradox of Hedonism reveals a surprising truth: joy is often found when we stop looking for it and begin living for something larger than ourselves.