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In Praise of Folly
This episode explores how our most cherished beliefs and deepest joys often spring from a delightful, necessary embrace of what we call folly.
“This episode explores how our most cherished beliefs and deepest joys often spring from a delightful, necessary embrace of what we call folly.”
— Erasmus, In Praise of Folly
Philosophy, human nature, happiness, social dynamics
If you often wonder why people cling to comforting illusions, or if relentless rationality sometimes feels isolating a surprising re-evaluation of human nature and happiness, and this will help you see what to do next.
Erasmus, a towering figure of the Renaissance, used his sharp wit and clear understanding of human nature to craft a timeless satire that still illuminates our deepest contradictions.