# Finding by Losing

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Podcast: [Reasonable Hope (Philosophy)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/reasonable-hope-philosophy-7847611)
Published: 2026-06-14T10:39:00+00:00
Episode link: https://rss.com/podcasts/reasonable-hope-philosophy/2895318
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## Resource

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.

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