This podcast episode explores the philosophical question of "what constitutes a good life?" Peter Singer and Kasia Delazery-Radek discuss various theories, including desire-based theories and hedonism, using Ludwig Wittgenstein's life as a case study. They introduce their new podcast, "Lives Well Lived," which will feature interviews with individuals who have lived fulfilling lives, examining their experiences and perspectives on what makes a life worthwhile. Singer shares his personal reflections on living a good life, highlighting his work in animal liberation, global poverty, and bioethics as sources of fulfillment. The episode concludes by introducing Kasia's new book on the philosophy of pleasure, further exploring the podcast's central theme.
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