
The Nature of Values According to Socrates
In 399 B.C.E., the year Socrates was put on trial in ancient Athens, he met a prosecutor (for lack of a better word) on the
Learn More From Values Of The Wise
Jason Merchey the writer, philosophical thinker, and Master’s-level psychologist shares his perspectives on classical and modern applications of values, wisdom, ethics, and personal growth. The goal is to provide insight into what “a life of value” is and how one can live it. Quotations, proverbs, idioms, and historical facts often provide grist for the mill. Occasional guest blogs are featured as well.
In 399 B.C.E., the year Socrates was put on trial in ancient Athens, he met a prosecutor (for lack of a better word) on the
This essay is fully titled: “Thinking Like Cathedral Builders: Outrageous Behavior, Freedom, and Hope” and is authored by John Abrams. It is one of the
“One always needs mentors as one cultivates virtues in life. Relationships matter for moral virtue” maintains Notre Dame Professor of Psychology, Darcia Narvaez. This
Paternalism is the idea that the State (one’s country) has a right to determine some rules that citizens are obliged to follow because the State
Those of you who know anything about my writings or political belief system might find the following surprising: Donald Trump and I share at least
All due respect to Tom Morris, who is an intellectual titan. He wrote this piece in a LinkedIn post. At first I was very excited
There is a strain of experiments buoyed by theory that is in the category of social psychology – the branch of the study of human
I was recently watching an incisive, hour-long program on HBO called “One Nation Under Stress.” It is an investigative piece by head physician/journalist at CNN, Sanjay
Guest blogger Paul D. Van Pelt opines on these concepts–important topics to consider in 2023! Think of arrogance, ignorance and pride as on a
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