The philosophical perspective associates "self-evaluation" instantly with long-standing key topics of philosophical research such as the metaphysics of the self, the nature of self-reference and the nature of v
Conversely, practitioners who adopt a broader approach tend to address a wider array of issues by interpreting philosophical problems to encompass various mental health concerns that are not strictly medical or biological. This perspective considers philosophical counseling as an alternative mental health tr...
and hence no reason or purpose for a central aspect of any life, death is just as welcome. As such we live as scavengers seeking an olive branch to restore any sense of purposeful living. We are not suicidal as such, only deeply disturbed by...
By reading this book, you will gain a strong perspective on how you can look beyond people's facades and develop your own unique sense of purpose by resisting conformity. The lessons in this book offer distinguished tools for success and self-improvement, whether you’re focusing on a relation...
Socrates had argued – in theEuthydemus, for instance – that thegoodcan be characterized by the fourcardinal virtues. He engaged in countless discussions about the meaning of virtues in practical life examples. Socrateswas aware that he did not have enough knowledge, to definitely describe thegood...
Surely this means that the ethos driving society is more noble than the trinity of "entertainment", business, and sports. Placing elements in a larger perspective, these are only palliatives to keep a humanity happy for a moment, but a humanity that presumably is active in reaching for truth...
The title of this book may appear not to be a cheerful read but wait till you start turning the pages. You won’t be able to put it down. It is a scalding perspective of a forgotten population told by a curious red-haired kid who has gone through a ton of poverty, love, losses,...
Hodges,author of the definitive 600-pagebiographyofAlan Turing, also wrote ashort bookabout this British mathematician which was published in the series “The great philosophers”. And I asked myself: what is Alan Turing doing in a series about philosophers, alongside Socrates, Spinoza, and Kant...
Daoism offers a contrasting philosophical perspective that values harmony with the Dao, or the essential nature of the universe (Ding et al.,2022; Hsu,2004; Wang and Ren,2019; Wu,2013). This school promotes simplicity and adaptability, advocating for a deep, intuitive connection with the world...
Methodologically, Western philosophical practice emphasizes individual freedom and will, assisting individuals in clarifying the meaning of their life choices. Conversely, Chinese philosophical practice, grounded in a holistic and fluid perspective, focuses on societal harmony and improving interpersonal relations...