# Tamar Gendler
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Tamar Szabó Gendler (born December 20, 1965) is the Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences at Yale as well as the Vincent J. Scully Professor of Philosophy and a Professor of Psychology and Cognitive Sciences at Yale University. Her academic research focuses on issues in philosophical psychology, epistemology, metaphysics, and areas related to philosophical methodology.
== Biography ==
=== Education and employment ===
Gendler was born in 1965 in Princeton, New Jersey to Mary and Everett Gendler, a Conservative rabbi.
Tamar Gendler Introduces Political and Economic Philosophy
Welcome to Stuff You Didn’t Know, the podcast that dives into the mysteries, facts, and fascinating stories that you might have missed. From the intriguing history of cultural phenomena to the lesser-known stories that shaped society, Stuff You Didn’t Know brings a fresh perspective to the world ar…
A paradox of learning
How do we learn? Usually from experience, of course. Maybe we visit some new place, or encounter a new tool or trick. Or perhaps we learn from someone else—from a teacher or friend or YouTube star who relays some shiny new fact or explanation. These are the kinds of experiences you probably first t…
The Question of Happiness
For centuries, people have tried to get to the bottom of what makes us happy. Recent studies show regular sex makes people happiest and commuting is when we’re most unhappy. And, happiness levels fluctuate throughout life. “Happiness follows a u-shaped curve,” says author and columnist David Brooks…
Trust, Politics and Community
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Are human beings by nature suspicious of each other? Or is harmonious communal life our default mode? The answer to this question has implications for politics. Today’s episode is a live discussion about just this que…
Do We Really Have Free Will?
Do we truly have free will, or are our choices shaped by biology, habits, and unconscious forces? This fascinating panel explores one of humanity's oldest and most important questions.Join philosopher Tamar Gendler, psychologist Jeffrey Schaler, and classicist Michael Fontaine as they debate free w…
What Would Socrates Do?
Humans have wrestled with questions about identity and purpose for millennia. So it’s no surprise that the insights of people who lived hundreds or even thousands of years ago have stood the test of time. This week, philosopher Tamar Gendler explores how three great thinkers from ancient Greece und…
Ancient Secrets to Modern Happiness | Tamar Gendler
New episodes come out every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for free, with 1-week early access for Wondery+ subscribers. --- What the ancient Greek philosophers discovered about how to do life better. Tamar Gendler is dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Vincent J. Scully Professor of Philosop…
Why Happiness Experts Still Struggle to Be Happy with Dr. Ethan Kross
You might assume that people who study happiness for a living have it all figured out. But even happiness experts struggle to follow their own advice. They know the science behind feeling happier, managing difficult emotions, and building healthier habits — but putting that knowledge into practice …
What Would Socrates Do?
Humans have wrestled with questions about identity and purpose for millennia. So it’s no surprise that the insights of people who lived hundreds or even thousands of years ago have stood the test of time. This week, philosopher Tamar Gendler explores how three great thinkers from ancient Greece und…
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