Happiness Lessons of The Ancients: Plato

Plato likened us all to charioteers trying to control two wayward
horses. The steeds represent the competing wants and desires that
constantly pull us off course and away from a happier life.


Yale professor Tamar Gendler joins Dr Laurie Santos to examine
how the ancient Greek philosopher didn't only diagnose the
internal tensions we all face, but also offered a cure. The
horses can be made to pull in the direction you command... but
each must be coaxed in the right way.
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