Mental Philosophy

Think back to when you were in school. Do you remember learning how to think critically? You were probably taught these skills in your English class while learning how to read and comprehend information. And while now you may do it automatically, at the time it was a process. A sometimes slow, painful process. Why is that? Because unfortunately, many educators do not know how to properly teach critical thinking skills (because they weren’t taught either).The improved intellectual quality of work happens when critical thinking is taught and nurtured in developmental stages.

Stoicism is the perfect philosophy to live by in today's world. The Stoics believed in using reason and logic, and their techniques are still incredibly useful for modern living. This ancient philosophy can help you learn how to deal with difficult situations calmly and effectively. With Stoicism, you'll develop stronger self-discipline, increased confidence, calmness, and mental resilience. Learn how to apply Stoic philosophy to your own life, gain control of your emotions, and become happier and more resilient!

The sublime evokes our awe, our terror, and our wonder. Applied first in ancient Greece to the heights of literary expression, in the 18th century the sublime was extended to nature and to the sciences, enterprises that viewed the natural world as a manifestation of God's goodness, power, and wisdom. In The Scientific Sublime, Alan Gross reveals the modern-day sublime in popular science. He tells how the great popular scientists of our time evoke the sublime in response to fundamental questions: How did the universe begin? How did life? How did language?

Existential Psychology is characterized by a stark explanation of psychopathology and a nearly hands-off approach to therapy. Because the theoretical framework is based in a habit of mind rather than a particular treatment form, the existential approach can integrate fairly well with most forms of psychotherapy. It allows for sensitivity to culture and religious beliefs that other schools of thought do not address, but it can be harsh.

Dell'anima è stato detto di tutto: che è mortale o immortale, che può salvarsi o dannarsi, conoscere la verità o cadere nell'errore, che eleva e nobilita tutto ciò che nell'uomo è poco nobile, cosicché anche il desiderio non è solo dei corpi. Due secoli fa si pensò che potesse ammalarsi, proprio come il corpo, e richiedere medici dell'anima: nacquero la psichiatria, la psicoanalisi, la psicologia, che tolsero all'anima la sua aureola e contribuirono a disperderne la verità nei vari saperi.

Pour retrouver l’équilibre, nous devons plus que jamais donner sa juste place à l’hémisphère droit du cerveau (imagination, intuition, rêve), autant qu’à l’hémisphère gauche (structure, analyse, jugement). Ainsi, nous aurons les outils pour transcender notre histoire, qu’elle qu’en soit la complexité. On en sortira - on en guérira. Elle ne sera plus une prison. Tous les passionnants récits de ce livre sont vrais. Ils offrent autant d’éclairages sur l’éventail infini des histoires de vie.

Shame is a powerful and sometimes useful tool. When we publicly shame corrupt politicians, abusive celebrities or predatory corporations, we reinforce values of fairness and justice. But as best-selling author Cathy O'Neil argues in this revelatory book, shaming has taken a new and dangerous turn. It is increasingly being weaponised - used as a way to shift responsibility for social problems from institutions to individuals. O'Neil explores the machinery behind all this shame, showing how governments, corporations and the healthcare system capitalise on it.

The future will be shaped not only by technology, but also by the liberation of human potential, much of it locked up in obsolete schooling. This book mines the rich cultural legacy of philosophy, folklore, and legend, especially Greek mythology, to understand their inner meaning and their relevance to the dilemmas of a troubled and confused world at the crossroads of evolution.

Throughout this audiobook's various chapters, listeners will explore the historical context of the Joker's creation, delve into the character's symbolic and iconic qualities, examine the psychological profile of the Joker, and analyze his relation to various philosophical theories such as Carl Jung's trickster and Nietzsche's will to power.

Platone diceva che conoscere bene significa adeguarsi a Dio. Ogni atto del conoscere era per il grande filosofo quasi una ripetizione dell'opera del Demiurgo, del creatore cioè e dell'ordinatore del mondo ideale eterno, del cielo, del tutto. L'educazione intellettuale era dunque anch'essa un'operazione divina. Vista alla luce di queste affermazioni, vecchie di due e più millenni ma non per questo meno risonanti di verità e di saggezza, l'opera di Atkinson ci appare in tutta la sua attualità e importanza. E' questa, infatti, essenzialmente un'opera di educazione.

Handfeste, alltagsnahe Wissenschaft von Deutschlands wichtigstem Verhaltensökonomen: Wie wir lernen können, das Gute in uns zu wecken. Würden Sie auf 100 Euro verzichten, um ein Leben zu retten? Die Antwort scheint klar. Und doch zeigt Armin Falk, dass wir oft das Gute wollen, es dann aber doch nicht tun. Warum fällt es uns so schwer, moralisch zu handeln? Was hindert uns daran, anderen zu helfen, das Klima zu schützen oder das Tierwohl zu achten? Wieso scheitern wir trotz guter Vorsätze und was können wir dagegen tun?

Perhaps the study of consciousness has an inherent limitation, similar in import to Heisenberg's uncertainty principle in quantum mechanics or Gödel’s incompleteness theorem in mathematics. Perhaps we are like seasoned travelers on a Mobius strip in quest of the “other” side of the band who after long and arduous circular travels come to realize that no matter what route we take we will always only be touching the same surface.

This small book explores four main topics: Professor Hoffmann's user interface theory of consciousness, Professor Lane's virtual simulation hypothesis of consciousness, Brandon Gillet's quantum mind understanding of consciousness, and the future implications of virtual reality and augmented reality.

This audiobook is about ghosts and gods and flying saucers and certainty in the absence of knowledge. Weaving together the stories of six extraordinary ordinary people, The Believer looks at the stories we tell ourselves to deal with the distance between the world as it is and the world as we’d like it to be. How they can stunt us - or save us. Some of the people you will meet believe in things most people don’t. Ghosts. UFOs. Heaven and the devil. The literal creation of the universe in six days.

This book proposes that the ability to recognize and respond to the differences between what we "see" and others "see" is the key reason for individuals, groups, and organizations to succeed or to fail. How we perceive differences and respond to them changes the way our brain develops and how our systems are designed.

The last time Clancy Martin tried to kill himself was in his basement with a dog leash. It was one of over ten attempts throughout the course of his life. But he didn’t die, and like many who consider taking their own lives, he hid the attempt from his wife, family, coworkers, and students, slipping back into his daily life with a hoarse voice, a raw neck, and series of vague explanations. In How Not to Kill Yourself, Martin chronicles his multiple suicide attempts in an intimate depiction of the mindset of someone obsessed with self-destruction.

Learn to take action and make a difference - one step at a time. How to Change the World combines insights from Tolstoy, Gandhi and Sartre and outlines a refreshing theory of political power, giving examples of successful non-violent action from across the world, from the start of recorded history to the present day.

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From students looking for a comprehensive resource to those looking for a self-help audiobook, The Complete Idiot's Guide to Psychology provides an easy-to-understand look at both the history and modern practice of psychology. Written by Joni E. Johnston, an award-winning, practising clinical psychologist, this audiobook is a comprehensive look at psychology, but it pays extra attention to contemporary issues such as fear/anxiety, child psychology, health psychology, mood-altering drugs and forensics.

Child psychiatrist and best-selling author Robert Coles offers a profound meditation on how secular culture has settled into the hearts and minds of Americans. This book is a sweeping essay on the shift from religious control over Western society to the scientific dominance of the mind.