The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast

Ep. 342: Zhuangzi on Knowledge and Virtue (Part Two)

We're concluding our treatment of the Daoist sage, focusing on the relation between metaphysics and ethics. Is a "wu wei" (non-action) philosophy compatible with fighting for justice? Does it even necessitate kindness? Get more at <a href="https://partiallyexaminedlife.com/">partiallyexaminedlife.com</a>. Visit <a href="https://partiallyexaminedlife.com/support" rel="noopener" target="_blank">partiallyexaminedlife.com/support</a> to get ad-free episodes and tons of bonus discussion. Sponsor: Get a $1/month e-commerce trial at <a href="https://shopify.com/pel" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">shopify.com/pel</a>.  Information on our book is available at <a href="https://partiallyexaminedlife.com/book/" rel="noopener" target="_blank" title="">partiallyexaminedlife.com/book</a>. Listen to Mark's new band, including the ending song to this episode, "I Insist," at <a href="https://marklint.bandcamp.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank" title="">marklint.bandcamp.com</a>.

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