Tranquillity
What does it take to live a good life? The idea that we should aim to cultivate a state of "tranquility" is important to both Eastern and Western thought on this question, from Confucius to Epicurus and to Christianity. But is it true?
What does it take to live a good life? The idea that we should aim to cultivate a state of "tranquility" is important to both Eastern and Western thought on this question, from Confucius to Epicurus and to Christianity. But is it true?
Tuesday 10 May 2022 | 1 hour 17 minutes 39 seconds
Is tranquility a recipe for good mental health, well-being and fulfilment, or merely a way to cut ourselves off from what really matters? Should a life well lived include periods of suffering and stress?