1. As a matter of interest, how many articles have been submitted ? If they were not good enough, how good was the feedback and encouragement to resub...
Thanks. I get them every now and again. It's putting them into practice... So how would that work in this forum ? I note 'Reading groups' are in the '...
So what happened ? I have more questions about this, here: https://thephilosophyforum.com/discussion/4858/critical-thinking-and-creativity-reading-and...
:) Yes I did notice. I'm pretty poor at keeping journals. And haven't studied for a while. So not been particularly motivated to keep notes with a vie...
Yes. Interesting idea. I did think of that once but never quite worked out what to do. Or if it would be worth it. Why do you think it would be worth ...
Other than writing essays to show your understanding of what you have read, have you tried to write an article? I think there comes a time to take hea...
Yes. We have had quite an interesting discussion from various perspectives. A good summary might be useful at some point. So, what is your view of 'wi...
Yes. That is my view of philosophy. As you have suggested in a few threads, there is a tradition of philosophy as therapy. Which philosophers help bes...
This ties in with your question re Argumentation. I watched a few of the lectures on critical reasoning. Trying to follow the logic behind deductive a...
Found the guy I found useful a good few years ago. Quite a number of videos here. You will have to scroll down to find the one on critical thinking. A...
:) Well I haven't gobbled it yet but I do hope it is useful. I have 2 books on critical thinking taking up space on my shelves. Bought years ago, and ...
That's an excellent question which just happens to begin the lecture series by Oxford University's Marianne Talbot ( see link in previous post). She p...
How many people here have a Master's in philosophy? Compared to how many beginners or middlers ? To argue against and defend beliefs I think takes pra...
I have tried different ways to discuss a book I am currently excited about, as a beginner. Basically it was my trip and others could join in as fellow...
I wonder if you can show me any examples. I am interested in reading the Republic. Also fascinating piece of serendipity that we both just talked of '...
Indeed. And much more besides. There are so many ambiguous terms, conflicting views and arguments in philosophy that we might never get off the merry-...
I am glad you didn't ignore and had that trippy first sentence roll off your tongue. And the third horse in the race: 'What is philosophy ?' Perhaps t...
It depends on what definitions are being used. There are various meanings according to context. In philosophy, there are opposing views on the concept...
I understand you better now. 'Sailing through the difficult times'. Yes. We do need some kind of a power to see us through...from intentions to acts. ...
Thanks for the question. Answering it might help clarify my thoughts. So far, here's what I've got. Willpower as a concept meaning an energetic determ...
That makes sense. ''Know Thyself'. How else do we understand and improve ? How else do we make life worth living but by examining our life. In all its...
That's interesting. I like that image. It seems to be very like how current 'talking' therapies work. No set answers but examining self and beliefs as...
Thanks for this. I have not studied Augustine. I think dividing the human mind into parts - it always seems to be three - is quite problematic. That o...
Power can be about strength, or ability, capacity to do something or act in a certain way. I think you are right in that it requires an energetic dete...
So you think willpower a gimmick, nothing more than an intermediary to achieve an objective. How do you see it mediating ? As some kind of a force or ...
Some do see willpower as a muscle which can be trained so as to enhance self control and get things done that have to be done even though you don't wa...
I need to backtrack a little. My original question was: This was prompted by your statement that: I don't have a definition or understanding but I tho...
Yes. There might be a case for another thread related specifically to Plato. However, I am not concerned about following different strands of conversa...
You can say that but I wouldn't. It is a generalisation and simplification. Depression is more complex than that, as I think you probably know if you ...
What do you mean by 'Fate' ? One dictionary meaning is: Fate is a power that some people believe controls and decides everything that happens, in a wa...
I thought I would tackle part of your substantial post. So even if we feel overwhelmed at the enormity of any project, perhaps lacking in energy/motiv...
If you think that willpower is needed to overcome any obstacle in the path to achieving some goal, then it seems a contradiction for you to 'see nothi...
I think we are in agreement. The psychological concept is fraught with problems and is currently being debunked. I wonder at it taking so long... It i...
Yes well I suppose all ideas are useful in some respect in a philosophy discussion. What do you think of the idea of 'ego depletion ? From your linked...
Thanks for this and your practical elaboration. Real life examples help. I have to say I was surprised to read that Socrates, in the play, denies the ...
Perhaps as a piece showing the powerful effect of music on humans. To engage and stir the relevant emotions - to effect or be affected by war and deat...
But perhaps not the first glimpse by a computer who would see it as simple natural evolution ? And yes that's anthropomorphic. What else would it be, ...
Yes. We talk about ourselves as a singular entity. I hear you. But who are 'you'? Context matters, doesn't it ? The concept of 'self' provides for end...
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