Throughout history, existentialism philosophy theories have become widely popular amongst the philosophical community. The first of the existentialism philosophy theorists were few and far between. The first ‘existentialist’ problem was developed by Jean-Paul Sartre, but the theory itself had not yet been born. The entire question centred around what does…
Were you blamed for almost everything when you grew up? If so, you could possibly have been the family scapegoat. The family scapegoat is the portion of the dysfunctional family that takes the brunt of every situation. No matter what happened, even if the situation could not possibly be any…
We all have met a person who instantly gave us negative vibes. We may not have even realized the reason why – we just felt it. That tense, uncomfortable feeling that makes you want to think up an excuse and get out of there. If you are sensitive to the…
Socrates, Plato and Aristotle are the most well-known Greek philosophers. They are also the most widely taught and most popular. Not many would dispute this. However, there are many other ancient Greek philosophers who can serve as much value to us in their teachings. There are others who came before…
Can you tell someone’s personality simply by their favourite books? Research suggests you can. To understand why this is possible we have to look at the reasons for reading in the first place. Entertainment satisfies a psychological need in our lives. This includes reading. We gravitate to content that piques…
In the workplace, extroverts are more sociable, but introverts also exhibit useful qualities. Sometimes introverts really make good employees. Most workplaces are dominated by outgoing individuals who exhibit the ability to play leadership roles. Introverts have suffered misrepresentation by employers on many occasions. Employers often focus on the introvert’s most…
Experts do not agree on one simple explanation of why we dream. But there are many interesting theories. So why do we dream? Are dreams worth analysing or are they simply reflections on thoughts and experiences of the day? You could argue that cats and dogs dream, but we don’t…
The following Lao Tzu quotes can help us to recognise profound inner truths about our lives and become accepting, calm, and fulfilled individuals. Who was Lao Tzu? He was born in China between the 6th and 5th centuries B.C. under the Zhou Dynasty. We don't know much about him other…
