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The Philosophy of Habits

In: Philosophy (general)

By: Thais Campos

A philosophical approach to understand the origins of the habit, its evolutive advantges and disavantages according to Aristotle, Kant and eastern traditions. more...

Philosophy in Daily Life

In: Metaphysics

By: Miriam Pia

There are 5 main branches of philosophy. Mind & Soul here covers many of them. Much of the New Age movement and other religions address "metaphysics". more...

Realworld Philosophy

In: Philosophy (general)

By: Miriam Pia

This is the second in a series designed to help readers learn to find philosophy in the real world and to be able to see how it works in practice. more...

William James and Authoritative Mysticism

In: Philosophy (general)

By: Nathaniel Moya

In support of his account of what counts as a mystical experience, William James offers an analysis of how and why a mystic holds an authoritative position. more...

Book Review: The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success

In: Philosophy (general)

By: Stephanie Flood

This book, written by Deepak Chopra, begins with the unknown manifesting into all aspects of the universe. We are all divine, with infinite potential energy to create. more...

Part of Life are Valuable Lessons Learned

In: Philosophy (general)

By: Victoria Rodriguez-Baziuk

Everyone wants results, but there are also valuable lessons learned when life does not go according to plan. It all stems down to how one views their attempts. more...

William James and Mysticsm

In: Philosophy (general)

By: Nathaniel Moya

William James sought to synthesize science and religion in The Varieties of Religious Experience. This essay introduces his ideas on mysticism, and mystical experience. more...

Does Religion Make You Live Longer?

In: Philosophy (general)

By: Gaurav Bhatia

Religion plays a large role in the lives of many people. What role does religion play when it comes to longevity? more...

The Tibetan Book of the Dead

In: Eastern Philosophy

By: Thais Campos

One of the most important books of Buddhism, the Bardo Thödol is a book that teaches people how to die by teaching them how to live. more...

Profile of Hindu Saint Anandamayi Ma

In: Eastern Philosophy

By: Ripa Ajmera

Anandamayi Ma is widely known for paving the way for women spiritual leaders in the Hindu religion. She attained full enlightenment without the help of a guru. more...

The Spiritual Side of Yoga

In: Eastern Philosophy

By: Ripa Ajmera

People often think of yoga as merely a physical practice. The true measure of progress in yoga, however, is the amount of peace that is experienced in life. more...

Richard Dawkins' Spectrum of God Probability

In: Philosophy (general)

By: William Padgett

In his book ,The God Delusion, Richard Dawkins determines a scale for mankind's belief in the probability of the existence of god. more...

Real World Philosophy

In: Political Philosophy

By: Miriam Pia

The truth is, philosophy shows up in daily life. People can find it used in the workplace, through religion and at home, when parenting. more...

The Life and Works of John Locke

In: Western Philosophy

By: Phillip Burghgraef

The ideas of John Locke can be found in the United States Declaration of Independence as well as in the modern political views of government. more...

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