In the realm of philosophy, virtues are often divided into two distinct categories: moral virtues and intellectual virtues. Understanding the difference between the two can…
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Category: Philosophers
Positive Psychology’s Focus on Social Well-Being Positive psychology places a strong emphasis on social well-being, recognizing that strong, supportive relationships are crucial for mental health…
Well-being is one of those slippery concepts that everyone wants to embody; but few people seem to have a firm grasp on a definition for…
Life the 5th century BCE, a pivotal era in ancient history, spanned the years from 500 BCE to 401 BCE. This century was marked by…
Self-Determination Theory (SDT) is a modern psychological framework that emphasizes the importance of autonomy, competence, and relatedness in achieving well-being. These three basic psychological needs…
One of the thought seeds I admire from Heraclitus, the ancient Greek philosopher, is how sharply he critiqued society. He wasn’t a fan of popular…
The relationship between virtue and happiness has been a central question in philosophy for centuries. Aristotle, one of the most influential philosophers of all time,…
The Milesian school, founded in the ancient city of Miletus in the 6th century BCE, is often credited with laying the foundation for Western philosophy.…
Martin Seligman’s PERMA model is a framework in positive psychology that identifies five elements of well-being: Positive Emotion, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, and Accomplishment. Each of…
Heraclitus was deeply concerned with the nature of reality, emphasizing that it is in a constant state of flux. He argued that reality is not…