Desire Tagged Episodes

Weird Wants

July 27, 2025

Philosophers from Aquinas to Anscombe have claimed that wanting something means seeing the good in…

Close-up of a young man's intense gaze, reflecting a strange desire.

Stoicism

March 9, 2008

People who don’t seem affected by emotions are often called “stoic.”  But there’s a lot…

Bust of Epictetus, a key figure in Stoic philosophy.

The Value of Art

September 9, 2007

An art lover will argue that art brings beauty to our surroundings and provides occasions…

People viewing black and white photography in an art gallery. The value of art is evident.

Dreaming

November 12, 2006

A scary dream brings all the fears that a scary real situation can, and a…

A golden retriever dog peacefully sleeping on a teal couch, dreaming.

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