Laurie Taylor talks to Daniel Miller, Professor of Anthropology at University College London, about his highly original exploration of what life could and should be. It juxtaposes a philosophical enquiry into the nature of the good life with an in-depth study of people living in a small Irish town. Just how much can we learn from a respectful acknowledgment of what far from extraordinary people have achieved? By creating community, they’ve provided the foundation for a fulfilling life, one that is ‘good enough’.
Also, Carol Graham, Director of Economic Studies at the Brookings Institution, argues for the importance of hope - a concept little studied in economics. She argues that individual unhappiness and public policy problems can’t be solved without the belief that we can make things better.
Producer: Jayne Egerton
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Capitalism
Traditionalism - Russian Orthodox Converts
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The Grave - Memorial Benches
Pets
Sugar
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Guns
Water Ways
Boxing and Kickboxing
The Petite Bourgeoisie
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Fashion Re-imagined
Digital intimacy
Prison Abolition
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