Philosophy: comments on Dao #5 (self-loathing and contentment)

22 окт. 2023 г. In this ~45-minute video I read from Chapter 46 of the book Dao De Jing by the ancient Chinese philosopher Lao Zi. I discuss moderation in light of interpersonal affairs as well as self-actualisation. Themes I cover involve greed, war, tolerance, mutural respect, and more. Previous episodes: * Comments on Dao #1 (Cosmos, Logos, Tropos): * Comments on Dao #2 (on moderation and Delphic maxims): * Comments on Dao #3 (governance by sages): * Comments on Dao #4 (noetic presences; the living universe):