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.
Motivational quotes are everywhere. Nearly every other post on any of the social media platforms is some form of a motivational quote, inspirational talk, or life coach rant. How is it that this type of content has become so popular? Why do millions of people what to consume such high dosages of "motivation"?
Given what we know about the role's purpose and hope play in your personal happiness and nihilism's rejection of those two concepts. It is unlikely that if you were a true nihilist that you could also be happy.
Take a moment to reflect on the various interactions you have had over the past two days. While you're thinking, ask yourself a few questions about each interaction.
Be yourself! Do what makes you happy! Forget the haters. A few of the empty phrases that embody so many peoples worldview. Its a shame they're wrong...
C.S Lewis was an Oxford and Cambridge scholar, a prolific writer, classicist, philosopher, and Christian. He wrote more than 20 books in his time the most popular of which is, The Chronicles Of Narnia and Mere Christianity. Apart from those two books, he also produced two excellent works on both pain in the general sense and grief in a personal sense. Most of the quotes you will find below are from those two works, A Grief Observed and The Problem Of Pain. Though most of the quotes come from those two books, there are a few that I have pulled from his other works — namely, The Screwtape Letters and The Chronicles of Narnia.