Why Mourning Is Essential to Our Well-Being, with Jonathan Lear (Ep. 108)

Mourning is an inevitable part of our human existence. But what exactly does it mean to mourn, and why is it an essential part of our well-being and survival? These questions have long fascinated Prof. Jonathan Lear, a philosopher at the University of Chicago. In his new book, Imagining the End: Mourning and Ethical Life, Lear unpacks why mourning contributes to a life well lived. He dissects the many ways we mourn in our everyday lives; when attachments are taken away from us, and even when we express gratitude. Notes and Full Transcript: https://news.uchicago.edu/why-mournin... Subscribe to the new Big Brains newsletter: http://eepurl.com/iiMiI5 Listen/Subscribe to Big Brains on... the Web: https://news.uchicago.edu/podcasts/bi... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/big-brains Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2uYYyD1... Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/iiMiI5 ➡ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/UCHICAGOytSubscribe About #UChicago: Since its founding in 1890, the University of Chicago has been a destination for rigorous inquiry and field-defining research. This transformative academic experience empowers students and scholars to challenge conventional thinking in pursuit of original ideas. #UChicago on the Web: Home: http://bit.ly/UCHICAGO-homepage News: http://bit.ly/UCHICAGO-news Facebook: http://bit.ly/UCHICAGO-FB Twitter: http://bit.ly/UCHICAGO-TW Instagram: http://bit.ly/UCHICAGO-IG University of Chicago on YouTube:    / uchicago   *** ACCESSIBILITY: If you experience any technical difficulties with this video or would like to make an accessibility-related request, please email [email protected].