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This Beauty: A Philosophy of Being Alive - Nick Riggle, Ph.D. and Todd Kashdan, Ph.D.

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Before Nick Riggle, Ph.D. became an acclaimed philosopher and a new father, he was a pro skater and high school dropout. Reflecting on his past and on the brink of bringing new life into this world, he asks the fundamental question of why we should value our lives even though we did not ask for or consent to them. The conventions of everyday language urge us to value this life and to make the most of it: “seize the day,” “treat yourself,” “you only live once.” While these expressions might appear cliché, they also convey a sense of life’s urgency and fleeting nature. Yet does the finiteness of life, or a feeling that it is precious, itself offer sufficient reason to love life? And does it give us any clue as to how we might go about living?

An associate professor of philosophy at the University of San Diego, Riggle uses these questions as his basis for launching a profound and life affirming inquiry, exploring the nature of beauty—the beauty of this day, this body, this moment, these people—and developing the idea that aesthetic value makes life not only worth living, but worth engaging with and amplifying as beautiful. The result is a refreshing, philosophically ambitious but surprisingly practical guide for understanding ourselves and how best to live, both in our own lives and in relation to others.

Riggle will be in conversation with Todd Kashdan, Ph.D. (FAN ’22), professor of psychology at George Mason University.

This event will be recorded and available later on the FAN website and our YouTube channel.

AFTER-HOURS EVENT: Attendees who purchase a copy of THIS BEAUTY from FAN's partner bookseller The Book Stall are invited to attend an AFTER-HOURS event hosted by Riggle and Kashdan that will start immediately after the webinar. Copy and paste this link to purchase the book: https://bit.ly/RiggleBook

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Jan 19, 2023 07:00 PM in Central Time (US and Canada)

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Message preview	Hi there, You are invited to a Zoom webinar. When: Jan 19, 2023 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Topic: This Beauty: A Philosophy of Being Alive - Nick Riggle, Ph.D. and Todd Kashdan, Ph.D. Register in advance for this webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_911fNV7eQZeU9gCn6rPZqw After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. ---------- Webinar Speakers Nick Riggle, Ph.D. (Associate professor of philosophy at the University of San Diego @http://www.nickriggle.com/) Nick Riggle, Ph.D. is associate professor of philosophy at the University of San Diego. The author of On Being Awesome, he regularly lectures at top philosophy departments internationally. His work has been published in McSweeney's, Aeon, and Hyperallergic, among other outlets. Most of Riggle’s writing is about art and life and how they intersect. For example, he writes about personal style, how beauty can change who we are or what we care about, how to pursue aesthetic value in our lives, personal ideals, and self-presentation, among other things. His new book is This Beauty: A Philosophy of Being Alive. Riggle is a former professional rollerblader and has traveled the globe skating in numerous demos, shows, and competitions, including the ESPN X Games (1998-2000). He invented several tricks and am considered an early founder and proponent of a style of skating called “mushroom blading.” Todd Kashdan, Ph.D. (Professor of psychology at George Mason University @https://toddkashdan.com/) Awarded the 2013 Distinguished Early Career Researcher Award by the American Psychological Association, Todd Kashdan, Ph.D. is among the world’s top experts on the psychology of well-being, psychological strengths, mental agility, and social relationships. His research has been featured in hundreds of media outlets, including multiple articles in the Harvard Business Review, The New York Times, and Forbes. As a professor of psychology at George Mason University and a leading educator to the public, Prof. Kashdan translates state-of-the-art science for practical application to improve our everyday lives. He gave a TEDx talk on psychological flexibility and writes the “Curious?” blog for Psychology Today, which is enjoyed by more than four million readers. Kashdan is the author of five books, including Curious?, The Upside of Your Dark Side, and Designing Positive Psychology. His latest book is The Art of Insubordination: How to Dissent and Defy Effectively. Event Sponsors, A-L Baker Demonstration School, Bernard Zell Anshe Emet Day School, Catherine Cook School, Chiaravalle Montessori School, Chicago Jewish Day School, Compass Health Center, Countryside Day School, Evanston Township High School D202, Family Service Center, Family Service of Glencoe, Foundation 65, Francis W. Parker School, Glencoe D35, Gorton Community Center, Haven Youth and Family Services, Hyde Park Day School, Kenilworth D38, Lake Bluff D65, Lake Forest Country Day School, Lake Michigan Association of Independent Schools, Leo Catholic High School. Event Sponsors, M-Z Mindful Psychology Associates, Morgan Park Academy, New Trier High School D203, New Trier Parents' Association, North Shore Country Day, Northwestern University School of Education and Social Policy, Rebel Human, Regina Dominican High School, Resurrection College Prep High School, Rogers Park Montessori School, Roycemore School, Science & Arts Academy, Stevenson High School D125, The Avery Coonley School, The Family Institute at Northwestern University, The Frances Xavier Warde School, Wilmette Public Library, Winnetka-Northfield Public Library District, Wintrust Financial, and Woodlands Academy.

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