Comments on Dao #5 (self-loathing and contentment)

2023-10-22

Raw link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8U56jshFPkM

In this ~45-minute video I read from Chapter 46 of the book Dao De Jing by the ancient Chinese philosopher Lao Zi. I discuss moderation in light of interpersonal affairs as well as self-actualisation. Themes I cover involve greed, war, tolerance, mutural respect, and more.

Previous episodes:

• Comments on Dao #1 (Cosmos, Logos, Tropos): https://protesilaos.com/books/2023-03-06-comments-dao-1/
• Comments on Dao #2 (on moderation and Delphic maxims): https://protesilaos.com/books/2023-03-09-comments-dao-2/
• Comments on Dao #3 (governance by sages): https://protesilaos.com/books/2023-03-12-comments-dao-3/
• Comments on Dao #4 (noetic presences; the living universe): https://protesilaos.com/books/2023-04-14-comments-dao-4/