(051) Phil Phails @ Philosophy Book Club with Grant Potts - Episode #10:Wrap Up & Find a New Book

(51) Phil Phails @ philosophy with Grant PottsPhilosophy Book Club series #10Book: Philosophy's Big Questions: Comparing Buddhist and Western ApproachesWrap - UpPhil Phails @ Philosophy Book Club | Wrapping Up Big Questions & Choosing Our Next BookIn this episode of Phil Phails @ Philosophy Book Club, we wrap up our exploration of the Big Questions of Philosophy from our previous book and dive into the exciting task of selecting our next read.We discuss a variety of potential books spanning philosophy, psychology, history, and self-development:The Character Gap by Christian B. Miller – Moral psychology and practical wisdom.Tipping Point & Revenge of the Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell – How small changes create big impacts.The Dawn of Everything by David Graeber & David Wengrow – A radical new look at human history and civilization.The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho – A spiritual allegory of adventure and personal destiny.Sex God in the Brain by Andrew Newberg – Exploring the link between sexual pleasure, spirituality, and the brain.A Little Book on the Human Shadow by Robert Bly – Understanding the Jungian shadow and self-awareness.The Reasons of Love by Harry Frankfurt – Analytic insights into self-love and living a flourishing life.The Meritocracy Trap by Daniel Markovits – How opportunity and investment shape outcomes more than talent.We also discuss page counts, chapter lengths, reading difficulty, and discussion potential, giving listeners a peek into how we curate and plan our book club.💬 Vote in the comments – Which book should we dive into next? Your input matters!#PhilPhails #PhilosophyBookClub #BigQuestions #BookDiscussion #NextRead #CharacterGap #TippingPoint #TheDawnOfEverything #TheAlchemist #SexGodInTheBrain #HumanShadow #TheReasonsOfLove #MeritocracyTrap #PhilosophyDiscussion #ReadingListAbout Grant PottsGrant Potts is a distinguished faculty member at Austin Community College, specializing in Philosophy, Religion, and Humanities. Trained primarily as a scholar of religion, Grant is also a dedicated philosopher and curriculum developer, committed to promoting liberal education through the Great Question Foundation to benefit community college students of all disciplines. Outside the academic sphere, he is a passionate gardener, an enthusiastic hiker and cyclist, and an ardent tabletop roleplaying game enthusiast, delighting in adventures with friends and family in classics like Dungeons and Dragons as well as newer games like Coriolis and Forbidden Lands.About Phillip Jones👨‍👧‍👧 Single dad | 🧠 Neurodivergent & Proud | 🛤️ Path SeekerAfter a lifetime of personal growth—through self-help, therapy, and endless learning—I'm embracing my unique journey. No more chasing 'normal.' Here to celebrate the quirks, the trials, and the joys of being authentically me. 🌟Leaving the software world behind, I'm forging a new trail with "Phil Phails," a show that revels in the messiness of life and learning. Catch my latest adventures and dad moments on Austin Public and YouTube. Let’s redefine success together. #PhilPhails 🎬The Fool's journey is a tapestry of learning, woven with threads of naivety and the vibrant colors of experience. Each step is a dance between innocence and wisdom, a transformation that beckons the curious souls to witness the unfolding of a human in bloom. Embrace this odyssey with open arms, for the path of the unknowing is a canvas for growth, and every traveler a masterpiece in progress.👉 Follow me on Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phil_phails/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/philphails/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@philphails Twitter: https://twitter.com/philphails🔔 Subscribe and hit the bell to get notified about new videos: https://www.youtube.com/@PhilPhails