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Why sophrosyne, an ancient Greek virtue, matters more than ever in the age of AI

Why sophrosyne, an ancient Greek virtue, matters more than ever in the age of AI

For the Greeks, sophrosyne was an ideal second to none. It’s just as important today, in an age of internet addiction and misinformation – but...

05.06.2026 6

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Ross Channing Reed

The good life requires two things, self‑knowledge and friends – you can’t have one without the other

It may seem like a paradox, but it takes good friends for someone to really understand themselves – and grow in virtue, as Aristotle argued.

09.04.2026 10

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Ross Channing Reed

Why leisure matters for a good life, according to Aristotle

A philosopher argues that true leisure is when we can reflect on our real priorities, cultivate friendships and decide what kind of life we want to...

05.08.2025 10

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Ross Channing Reed