Psyche | on the human condition
网页For Plato, rationalists and mystics can walk the same path. Why did such a keen proponent of reason turn to the Eleusinian Mysteries to explain his ideas about knowledge? by Sam Woodward. Psyche is a digital magazine from Aeon Media that illuminates the human condition through psychology, philosophy and the arts.
How to not fear your death | Psyche Guides
网页2020年8月19日 · Learn more. Epicurus’ argument against the fear of death has been challenged far and wide. Perhaps the best-known counterpoint in modern times comes from Nagel, in his esteemed paper ‘Death’ (1970), which did much to renew philosophical attention on the problems of not-being. The gist of Nagel’s argument is that there is something to fear in our own non-existence.
For Nietzsche, nihilism goes deeper than ‘life is pointless’ - Psyche
网页2023年4月5日 · For Friedrich Nietzsche, nihilism is a terrible psychological problem – a coping mechanism with deadly consequences. Friedrich Nietzsche’s well-known reputation as a philosophical provocateur is partly the result of his commitment to disabusing his readers of a variety of beliefs: their beliefs in a higher purpose, in an afterlife, in disinterested knowledge, in the absolute value of ...
How to overcome a fear of heights | Psyche Guides
网页2024年4月14日 · How to overcome a fear of heights. Humans are wired to avoid vertiginous places, but if this fear gets in the way of life then exposure therapy can help. The American photographer Margaret Bourke-White (1904-71) on the Chrysler Building, looking out across New York in 1931.
How to perform well under pressure | Psyche Guides
网页2021年11月17日 · To perform well under pressure, you need several elements in place: an ability to distance yourself from destructive thoughts and self-talk; a way to cope with overwhelming feelings; the mental flexibility to respond in the most effective way; and, finally, to know what matters to you.
How to deal with being bullied at work | Psyche Guides
网页2024年1月24日 · Key points – How to deal with being bullied at work. 1. Workplace bullying is a common experience that takes many forms. If you are repeatedly targeted by unwanted, unreasonable and harmful behaviour at work that seems to involve an abuse of power, it likely rises to the level of bullying. 2.
The virtue of honesty requires more than just telling the truth
网页2021年12月13日 · There is little controversy that honesty is a virtue. It is an excellence of character. It also promotes trust, fosters healthy relationships, strengthens organisations and societies, and prevents harm. Sadly, though, honesty has gone missing in recent decades. It is largely absent from academic research.
How to know what you really want | Psyche Guides
网页2021年12月15日 · Desire is a social process – it’s mimetic. As the social theorist René Girard observed, our desires don’t come from within; rather, we mimic what other people want. Identify the people or ‘models’ influencing what you want. To better control your desires, the first step is to identify the people influencing you.
How to get over ‘never good enough’ - Psyche
网页2020年11月11日 · Breathe deeply and close your eyes. Stay as focused on your breaths as possible, even counting them from one to 10, and then starting over. If your mind wanders (which it will), gently let go of those thoughts and refocus on the breath. When the timer goes off, check in with your emotions, your eyes still closed.
How to have more meaningful conversations | Psyche Guides
网页2021年4月28日 · To have more meaningful conversations, it’s useful to see small talk as a warm-up, a necessary stepping-stone. To move into better conversations more quickly, ask your partner open questions and follow-up questions, and really listen to their answers. At the same time, dare to share more about yourself.