The field of psychology has become increasingly vital in the modern era, as individuals struggle to find meaning and purpose in a world that can often feel confusing and overwhelming. Unfortunately, many people have turned to unfounded beliefs and pseudoscience in search of answers. This is where philosophy and philosophical thinking can provide a crucial foundation for understanding ourselves and the world around us.
On this blog, I explore various psychological beliefs from a philosophical perspective, analyzing their validity, soundness, and reliability. By delving deep into these issues, we can gain a more accurate understanding of the human psyche and how it shapes our behavior.
As C.S. Lewis once noted, bad philosophy needs to be answered, and that is precisely what I aim to do here. By engaging with philosophical questions surrounding psychology, we can develop a more comprehensive understanding of the world and ourselves. Through this pursuit of knowledge, we can become more optimistic and lead more fulfilling lives. Join me as we explore the fascinating intersection of philosophy and psychology.
Logotherapy was born out of the fires of the holocaust, where, as Frankl puts it, whenever there was an opportunity for psychotherapeutic intervention, it was always a “lifesaving procedure” (Frankl, 2020, pp. 87) as there were stringent laws within the camps prohibiting anyone from saving a man should he choose to commit suicide.
Suicidality within any given individual can be linked with a multiplicity of potential factors such as physical illness, mental illness, hopelessness, and substance abuse (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 2020). Among the multiplicity of potential variables that may serve to lead an individual to suicide, there are just as many preventative and protective factors.
Covid-19 has cause a rise in mental health issues. Our health care systems and therapists, in particular, are not fit to handle such a rise. It's becoming the job of everyday individuals once again to take their mental well-being into their own hands.
Contrary to public opinion I find that most of the most of what passes for "self help" is counter intuitive and ultimately unhelpful. In an effort to dispel myths I talk on what I find problematic and also what I think might actually lead to an improved self.
In this episode of Will Work For Purpose I am joined by Freeman who works at a district level position in the American school system. His particular position has given him the perfect vantage point for assessing all of the changes that Covid-19 has forced on our schools. Throughout the episode we talk not only on the benefits and setbacks caused by the pandemic but also the impact the election cycle has in the classroom.