Exploring the Mind of Abraham Maslow In the early 1900s, an American psychologist named Abraham Maslow delved deep into the intricacies of the human mind.…
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Jean-Paul Sartre, a leader within existentialist philosophy, delved deeply into the ideas of existence and the human experience. To unravel Sartre’s profound thoughts on existence,…
Introduction: As a student of philosophy, the dichotomy between existentialism and essentialism is a fascinating space to explore. These two perspectives present opposing views on…
Western philosophy is a closet full of interesting characters. I have been drawn to both Kierkegaard, as the “Father” of existentialism; and Nietzsche, as an…
Ever have one of those nights when you’re lying in bed and suddenly you’re hit with a wave of existential dread? Those late night thoughts…
Ism of the day–Holism Holism is a concept that can be found in various fields, including philosophy, psychology, and medicine. It is the idea that…
I recently finished reading “Meditations” by March Aurelius. This book is filled with countless thought seeds and timeless wisdom. Why Read “Meditations?” Marcus Aurelius, the…
Viktor Frankl was an Austrian neurologist and psychiatrist. He made a significant impact on existentialism through his development of logotherapy and his contributions to existential…
Ethics is the study of morality, the question of what is “right” and what is “wrong;” what is “good” and what is “bad.” Ethics is…
While studying existentialism the student flows from philosophy to psychology, often unknowingly. So how is Humanistic Psychology differentiated? It is a psychological perspective that takes…