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Philosophy · 21 min

Midlife

By Kieran Setiya

This episode explores how midlife, often seen as a crisis, is actually an invitation to reframe regret, embrace the present, and find deeper meaning in life's inherent finitude.

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Philosophy
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“This episode explores how midlife, often seen as a crisis, is actually an invitation to reframe regret, embrace the present, and find deeper meaning in life's inherent finitude.”

— Kieran Setiya, Midlife

What it is about

Midlife, meaning, regret, purpose

Who it is for

If you've ever felt a quiet unease about paths not taken, or questioned the meaning of your achievements a new lens for peace, and this will help you see what to do next.

The author

Kieran Setiya, a philosophy professor at MIT, brings a rare blend of rigorous analytical thought and deep emotional insight to the often-misunderstood experience of midlife.

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Kieran Setiya

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