In HOW TO BE AUTHENTIC: Simone de Beauvoir and The Quest For Fulfillment, Skye Cleary resurrects the prominent feminist philosopher. … More
Tag: Existentialism
Stuck in Indecision: Why Are We Terrified of Making Choices?
I spent most of my life living in fear. As a kid, I was terrified of the dark and sleeping … More
My OCD Story: The Emotional Costs and Benefits of Being Obsessive
My brain has a tendency to exaggerate. Sometimes, my mind idealizes and makes me believe that some goal I’m working … More
Teaching Philosophy Through Science Fiction With Helen De Cruz — HipHop XXIV
On episode 83, we welcome back philosopher Helen De Cruz to discuss how to teach philosophy through science fiction. Philosophy … More
The Paradox of Football: How Sports Reveal Our Contradictory Nature
It’s finally Super Bowl day, and my Tampa Bay Buccaneers are one game away from a moment I thought I’d … More
The Fear of the Gaze of the Other: Why We Should Stop Caring So Much About What Others Think of Us
The existentialists notably wrote about the fear of the other’s gaze, of being perceived as something other than your ideal. … More
Sheldon Solomon Discusses Death Anxiety’s Link To Racism And Nationalism — O4L Online Network
On episode 75 we welcome social psychologist and co-developer of Terror-Management Theory Sheldon Solomon. Sheldon Solomon is a social psychologist, … More
Samir Chopra Talks The Philosophy of Anxiety — O4L Online Network
On episode 59, we welcome philosopher Samir Chopra to discuss the philosophy of anxiety. Samir Chopra is professor of philosophy … More
Kirk Schneider Talks His Current 2020 APA Presidential Run — O4L Online Network
On episode 57, we welcome existential psychologist Kirk Schneider to discuss healthy dialogues among members of the opposite ends of … More
How to Develop Your Authentic Self With Glen Sharp — O4L Online Network
On episode 53, we welcome back writer Glen Sharp to discuss what it means to be authentic, the internal and … More
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