# Values: Ep. 5 - Joy

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Podcast: [The Wes Cecil Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-wes-cecil-podcast-7118191)
Published: 2026-04-27T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Who could be opposed to Joy? Well, it turns out that despite being a central value in several different philosophical systems for 1,000s of years, contemporary society has little use for the cultivation of Joy. A diffuse concept, I focus on providing several literary examples and suggestions for further study and reflection. Sign-up for Wes’s PATREON community  to get your questions answered by Wes! (Yes, Wes is very active on Patreon) Plus, gain access to bonus lectures, peer discussions, additional course materials, and audio diaries from France. Only $2 / month.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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