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Any book of Strauss' in particular? Or do you know him in real life?

I saw a poster but tickets were sold out. I believe it'll be on YouTube soon.

"Most of the major ethical systems are either theoretical or deduced from their metaphysics--the Greek Stoics included! Even Aurelius' use of logos stems from his view of the universe. Kant, Hume, Nietzsche, etc. did little in their practical lives but their thought still changes the way we live and ought to. You might call that a practical result but it is the product of deep, theoretical thought. The act of reading theoretical philosophy is in and of itself valuable--the very use of reason is what makes us human and defines us as philosophers.

Your definition of a philosopher--as one who lives a truly remarkable life of practical virtue--is problematic. Your postscript ('You're now a philosopher') is pretty misleading if not inconsistent with that definition. Seneca struggled to follow his own beliefs. Nietzsche was timid and weak. Epicurus was rich and immoral. But still philosophers." -P

As you can see, academic debate is alive and well in my relationship...

Cheers.

You apprenticed under Robert Greene. What is your relationship like today? I know you both use a similar form of commonplace books, but is there anything in particular? In the acknowledgements of "The Obstacle is the Way", what did you mean when you said that Greene 'subsidized' your reading? Also, you refer to Tucker Max as someone who you learned from when you were young. How did you meet? (I know Max went to the University of Chicago, where I'm currently an undergrad, and have heard his 'persona' doesn't exist in real life.)

Have you heard of the video game Goat Simulator? Or is Bucket enough of a challenge?